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Smallsword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword with Scabbard. The hilt is gold with a long, thin grip; the knuckle guard is attached on one side. A gold pommel tops the hilt. The blade shows partially, featuring blue and gold inlays near the hilt. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
hallmarked for 1785–86
Medium:
Gold, steel, wood, fish skin, textile
Culture:
French, Paris
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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