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Sword (Estoc)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of two medieval-looking swords. The sword on the left is taller than the one on the right. The sword on the left has a long, thin blade, a cross-shaped guard, and a pommel that appears to be teardrop-shaped. The hilt of the sword on the left appears to have a twisted design. The sword on the right has a long, thin blade, a cross-shaped guard, and a round pommel. The background appears to be a flat, light-colored surface, possibly a table or wall. The swords are positioned vertically, with their blades pointing up and their hilts at the bottom. A small white label is placed at the bottom center of the image. The image is bordered in white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1525
Medium:
Steel, wood, leather
Culture:
German or Swiss
Dimensions:
331 × 625 px
Museum record:
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