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Hand-and-a-Half Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hand-and-a-Half Sword by Vielle, features a long, straight blade with a pointed tip. The blade appears dark with visible signs of wear and aging. It has a crossguard with straight quillons and a spherical pommel at the top of the grip. The handle seems to be made of metal. The sword's overall design suggests it's a medieval-style hand-and-a-half sword.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400–1430
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy
Culture:
probably German
Dimensions:
436 × 625 px
Museum record:
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Palette

More from probably German