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Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fauchard sword has a long, curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade is silver-colored metal with a decorative design etched into it, featuring a floral pattern. A portion of the blade near the hilt is jagged. The hilt has a gold-colored metal guard with a wing-like shape and a decorative base. The guard is attached to a dark-colored handle. The sword is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1550–75
Medium
Steel, wood, textile, copper alloy, gold, metallic thread
Culture
Italian, Venice
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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