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Executioner's Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword, titled "Executioner's Sword", by an unknown artist, is a long, curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade appears to be made of metal, exhibiting a silver color with visible spots of wear and tear. A small gold-colored band encircles the area where the blade meets the handle. The handle is black and made of a non-metal material, featuring a distinctive shape that angles sharply downward. The handle's bottom portion is thicker and wider than its top part, forming a right angle. The sword is positioned horizontally, with the blade extending to the left and the handle to the right, against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
Indonesian, Sulawesi
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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