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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long silver sword with a pointed tip and a slight curve at the end, tapering to the point; T-shaped crossguard with a slight curve upward at the ends; black handle with ridging and a rounded silver pommel; beige background. Sword. Artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
possibly ca. 1500
Medium:
Steel, silver, leather
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
270 × 624 px
Museum record:
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