Gauntlet Sword (Pata)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of a gauntlet sword. The sword features a handle with a cylindrical top that tapers slightly outward at the top edge. The top portion displays engravings and etchings, including dot patterns, lines and curlicues. A metal cuff encircles the bottom; it features a hand gripping the sword. The cuff curves around the handle with fingers and a thumb on the blade. The cuff appears to be wearing armor on the wrist. The sword's blade runs diagonally and is visible below the handle; it appears to have a raised central fuller and two grooves. The background appears to be a plain wall.