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Korseke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
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