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Hand-and-a-Half Saber

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The hilt of a sword; bulbous pommel; long, tapered, cylindrical grip; metal; hilt wrapped in dark material; crossguard made of metal; curved quillons; short, downward curved ends; circular, downturned knuckle guard; weathered blade with visible discoloration; neutral background. The sword is a Hand-and-a-Half Saber.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1520
Medium:
Steel, wood, leather
Culture:
Swiss
Dimensions:
487 × 624 px
Museum record:
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