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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sword by an unknown artist titled "Sword". The sword has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal and has a dark gray color with lighter gray spots and lines throughout. The blade's surface appears to have a rough texture. The hilt is dark-colored, possibly black or dark brown. The hilt is shaped like a handle with a circular pommel at the top. The crossguard is straight and has a flat, rectangular shape. The sword is positioned vertically, with the blade pointing downwards. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, brass
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
305 × 624 px
Museum record:
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