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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword hilt with a flame-shaped blade tip; hilt's base features two outstretched white birds with their heads facing outwards; central section features yellow-gold-colored ornate designs with a cross; against a gray background; titled Partisan; by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1680
Medium
Steel, wood, gold, textile, metallic thread
Culture
German, Saxony
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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