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Early Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword titled "Early Sword" by an unknown artist. The sword has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip and a slight tapering towards the end. The blade is silver-gray with darker spots and lines across it. The hilt is dark-colored, possibly black or dark brown, with a round pommel at the top. The crossguard is curved and has a slight upward bend at the ends. The grip is not clearly visible but appears to be dark-colored. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The sword is centered in the image, hanging vertically.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1500
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
291 × 624 px
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