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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Partisan by artist, has a long, narrow, pointed blade with a flat, wide crossguard. The blade is silver-gray with visible signs of wear and rust near the crossguard. A short section near the crossguard features an engraving of a rearing horse. The crossguard is wide and flat with curved, flame-like protrusions on both sides. The surface of the crossguard is also silver-gray and shows significant rust. A decorative design is visible on the crossguard. The handle is partially visible, appearing to be made of metal with a ridged section near the crossguard. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1718
Medium:
Steel, wood, gold, textile (velvet), brass
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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