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Smallsword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword with Scabbard by an unknown artist. Gold and blue sword hilt with ornate curved guard; hilt has vertical ridges and blue and gold designs; pommel is blue and gold; grip is long and cylindrical; quillons are flat and wide; knuckle guard is curved and ornate; blade is blue with gold designs.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760–70
Medium
Steel, silver, gold, wood, leather, textile
Culture
French
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette