Broadsword
Broadsword by unknown artist. The image shows a close-up of a sword hilt and blade. The hilt has a brown wooden grip and a metal pommel that resembles a crown. The crossguard is made of intricately designed metal with a curved shape. The blade is long and slender, made of metal with a slight sheen and visible pitting or etching along its length. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- blade, 17th century; hilt, ca. 1540
- Medium:
- Steel, wood, shagreen
- Culture:
- German
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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