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Costume Sword with Scabbard in the Classical Style

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword and its scabbard. The scabbard is on the left, long and narrow, with a gold-colored metal exterior. The scabbard has a patterned design featuring a snake-like motif. The top and bottom of the scabbard have decorative gold details. The sword is on the right, with a silver blade and a gold-colored hilt. The hilt features a cross-shaped guard and a handle with a decorative top. The sword and scabbard are set against a plain gray background. The overall style of the sword and scabbard is classical.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1788–90
Medium:
Steel, wood, gesso, silver, gold
Culture:
French, Paris
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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