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Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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