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Smallsword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal sword hilt with black and gold grip and pommel; gold-colored guard with decorative metal quillons; gold-colored blade with engraved designs; gray background. Smallsword by .

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1720
Medium:
Tortoiseshell, gold, silver, steel
Culture:
Western European, probably Naples
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
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