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Design for a Presentation Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Design for a Presentation Sword by Alphonse Mucha. A long, thin, ornate sword with a hilt at the top and a decorative tip at the bottom. The hilt features a crossguard with curved ends and a grip adorned with intricate designs and tassels. The blade is slender and smooth, while the pommel and guard are highly ornate with floral patterns and filigree. The sword's tip is also decorated with symmetrical, curved designs. The background of the image is a light beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1860–80
Medium:
Ink, watercolor, paper
Culture:
possibly French
Dimensions:
139 × 624 px
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