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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with scabbard, "Sword with Scabbard" by an unknown artist. The sword has a long, slender blade. The hilt features a bulbous top with intricate designs. The guard has two downward-facing quillons. The handle is adorned with ornate patterns. The scabbard is long and narrow, covered in intricate designs and patterns, matching the hilt's ornamentation, with a rounded tip and two small protrusions on either side, likely for attaching to a belt. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century
Medium
Steel, copper, gold, enamel, silver, leather, metallic thread
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
136 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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