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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword by Unknown has a silver-colored metal blade with a long, narrow shape and a pointed tip. The blade shows signs of wear and tear with visible scratches and darker spots. A curved metal guard is positioned at the base of the blade. The handle is wrapped in a dark material and features a round metal pommel at the top. The sword is centered against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400
Medium:
Steel, silver, copper alloy, leather
Culture:
Western European
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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