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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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