Drawing of a Sword Hilt

The image depicts a drawing of a sword hilt by Albrecht Dürer titled "Drawing of a Sword Hilt". The drawing shows a long, thin sword blade with a central groove and two parallel lines on either side. The hilt features a rope-like design. At the base of the hilt, a human face with an open mouth and long hair is visible. Two snakes emerge from the sides of the face, curving outward and ending in tails; one snake's tail points downward, while the other points upward. The drawing is presented on a piece of paper with a distinctive elongated, shield-like shape. The paper has a light beige color with darker edges and scattered spots of discoloration. The drawing is rendered in dark brown ink. The background behind the paper is plain and light-colored.