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Smallsword

IW

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Smallsword by IW shows a hilt of a sword, made of metal. The grip is wrapped with horizontal lines of metal. A knob crowns the top. The guard is curved and ends in a decorative scroll. A figure of a man on horseback is underneath the knob. The crossguard connects to the grip. The blade is partially visible. The background is plain.

Artwork details

Date:
hallmarked for 1683–84
Medium:
Steel, silver
Culture:
British, London
Dimensions:
469 × 624 px
Museum record:
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