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Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fauchard by Khan. Silver-colored metal blade with a notched lower edge and a flower design near the bottom. A gold-colored metal guard with a spiked protrusion extends from the left side. The handle and guard feature intricate gold-colored metalwork. A circular design on the guard. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Steel, wood, gold, polychromy, textile
Culture:
Italian, Venice
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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