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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette