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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword Partisan by artist is a long, pointed blade with a narrow, tapered shape. The blade is silver-colored and has a textured surface with small pits and marks. Two curved notches are on either side of the blade, near the bottom. The handle is partially visible, appearing to be made of metal with a textured surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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