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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is wide in the middle with a central fuller, tapering to the point. The crossguard is composed of two curved quillons that extend outwards. The metal appears silver with visible scratches. The background is a plain light gray color. The title of the piece is "Partisan" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1540
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash), iron
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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