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Ring-Pommel Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ring-Pommel Sword by artist unknown. The image shows a rusty, old sword with a dark brown and black color. The sword has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is mostly straight with a slight tapering towards the tip. The hilt is made of metal and has a circular pommel at the top. The pommel has a small hole in the center. There are two curved pieces of metal on either side of the hilt, just below the pommel, which form the crossguard. The crossguard is symmetrical and has a slight curve towards the blade. The handle of the sword is not visible, as it appears to be made of a material that has disintegrated or been removed. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The sword is laid flat on the surface, with the blade pointing downwards.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Steel, copper, ivy root
Culture
Swiss
Dimensions
362 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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