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Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long silver metal blade with pointed tip. Curved metal handle with metal designs along the bottom and a round emblem in the center. Small metal spike perpendicular to the blade. Background is light gray. Title: Fauchard. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

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