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Smallsword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold smallsword with a globular pommel, a long, slender grip, and a curved knuckle guard. The hilt has gold inlays depicting scenes and foliage. A short quillon guards the blade.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
probably Russian, Tula
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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