Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fauchard, created by an unknown artist, is a long curved blade with a single cutting edge. The blade is silver in color and has a slight tapering towards the tip. A long, thin handle extends from the bottom of the blade. On the left side of the blade, near the handle, is a decorative metal piece with a shape resembling a fleur-de-lis or a cross with flared ends. The blade features intricate etchings or engravings along its length. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.