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Glaive of the Bodyguard of the Tiepolo Family

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Glaive of the Bodyguard of the Tiepolo Family features a long, pointed silver blade with a jagged edge on its left side. A flower-shaped cutout is located near the middle of the blade. The handle is adorned with gold and silver filigree, featuring a central oval design with a green and red pattern. A gold and silver guard with a short protrusion extends from the left side of the handle. The handle's base features a decorative gold and silver design. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile, gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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