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Hunting Sword

Hans Sumersperger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a hunting sword by Hans Sumersperger. The sword has a long, slender blade with a slight curve at the end, not visible. The hilt is made of metal with an engraved design on it. The hilt features a crossguard with two quillons. The quillons are symmetrical and have rounded ends. The grip of the hilt is long and thin. The pommel is not visible. The blade is partially visible, with a white or light-colored section near the hilt showing signs of wear and with a small hole. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Steel, copper alloy, horn, bone
Culture
Austrian, Hall
Dimensions
489 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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