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Two-Handed Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Two-Handed Sword by V&A: A long, black sword with a long grip and crossguard; the grip is tapered with a slight swell in the middle; a short, tapered tang at the top end; two-handed grip wrapped in leather; a flat, wide T-shaped crossguard; a flat, leaf-shaped blade; a slight curve near the tip; and a long, flat quillon.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, brass
Culture
Indian, Assam, Naga
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette