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Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fauchard by its maker. Long silver sword blade with slight convex curve and tapered to a point; crossguard with quillons curved towards blade; four holes on either side of center of crossguard; oval medallion on blade containing cross; two ridges near bottom; handle partially visible.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, wood, textile
Culture
Italian, Venice
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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