

Fauchard
The Fauchard by is a long, single-edged knife or short sword. The blade is long and straight with a pointed tip. There are some imperfections along the edge of the blade. The hilt features intricate engravings. A crossguard extends from the hilt, comprising two quillons that curve away from the blade. The quillons have a decorative shape with rounded ends. The hilt has a bulbous shape where it meets the blade. The handle appears to have been decorated. The background is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1560
- Medium
- Steel, wood, textile (velvet, silk), brass
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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