Artwork preview

Smallsword with Scabbard

Master GG

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword with Scabbard by Master GG. Gold-colored sword hilt with intricate designs and etchings. Hilt has a rounded knob at top, with a curved handle and a flat guard. Long, thin blade extends from hilt, with two small rings on either side near hilt. Scabbard not visible, only hilt and upper portion of blade shown. Black background.

Artwork details

Date:
hallmarked 1773–74
Medium:
Gold, steel, wood, fish skin
Culture:
French, Paris
Dimensions:
491 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette