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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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