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Smallsword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword by Jean-Gabriel Charlemagne. The hilt features a round pommel at the top and a short, thin grip wrapped with wire. A D-shaped guard curves from the pommel. A gold-colored floral design etches the guard. A gold-colored base adorns the top of the blade. The blade is navy blue with gold-colored etchings. A green tint coats parts of the blade.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
410 × 625 px
Museum record:
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