The image depicts a sword with a long, slender blade. The blade has a pointed tip and a straight edge. The blade is silver-colored. The hilt features a gold-colored design with a darker wood or metal base. A distinctive feature of the hilt is the presence of two curved, wing-like protrusions on either side, which are silver-colored. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The sword is labeled as "Korseke" by an unknown artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1550
- Medium:
- Steel, wood, gold, leather, copper alloy
- Culture:
- Italian, probably Venice
- Dimensions:
- 351 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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