Glaive of Maximilian III Joseph, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (reigned 1745–77)

Jungwierth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a long, pointed blade with a straight edge and a slight curve near the tip. The blade is silver with a dark brown and gold-colored patina. A decorative silver guard separates the blade from the handle. The handle is wrapped in a light brown material, possibly wood or leather, with a textured pattern. The background is a plain gray color.