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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with a white or light-colored blade, standing upright. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the top. The hilt consists of a guard with two quillons. The quillons are decorated with ornate designs, each featuring a shield with a castle motif. The quillons are connected to a central piece that attaches to the blade. The pommel is not visible. The sword sits on a circular base with an ornate gold-colored edge. The background is a solid light gray color. The title of the image is "Partisan" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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