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Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fauchard by an unknown artist depicts a long-handled weapon with a single, straight, pointed blade. The blade is wide and flat with a straight edge and a sharp point. A smaller, pointed metal piece protrudes from the side of the blade, near the handle. The handle is not fully visible. The blade shows signs of wear and aging. The background is light-colored and plain.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1560
Medium:
Steel, wood, gold
Culture:
Italian, Venice
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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