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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Partisan by unknown artist shows a long, slender sword with a pointed tip. The sword's blade is mostly white with darker spots. A wide, metal crossguard curves downward on both sides. Two circular holes and a narrow band are visible where the crossguard meets the blade. A short, shiny metal handle protrudes from the bottom. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1530
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Flemish
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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