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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, straight, gray metal sword with a pointed tip and a gold-colored handle with a circular pommel and curved guard. The blade is covered in small black spots or rust. The handle is gold with a darker gold or bronze color towards the pommel. The background is a plain off-white color. Sword by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, bronze, gold, silver, enamel
Culture
French
Dimensions
277 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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