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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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