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Knightly Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, straight sword with a pointed tip. The sword has a long blade with a slight tapering towards the tip. The blade appears to have a rough texture. The hilt consists of a long grip and a crossguard with slight downward curve at the ends. The pommel at the top of the grip is spherical. The sword is set against a plain off-white background. The sword titled "Knightly Sword" by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 15th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, gold, enamel, wood, leather
Culture:
probably French
Dimensions:
253 × 624 px
Museum record:
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Palette

More from probably French