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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette