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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long silver sword with black handle. Silver pommel at top of black handle. Two short metal prongs extend from sword on either side of handle. Broad flat blade tapers to point. Light gray background. Sword titled "Sword" by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450
Medium:
Steel, copper, wood, leather
Culture:
Western European (possibly Italian)
Dimensions:
326 × 625 px
Museum record:
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