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Smallsword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword with Scabbard. The hilt has a gold knuckle guard curving to the right, decorated with etched floral motifs and scrolling. The grip is black cord wrapped around a wooden handle. The pommel is gold, featuring etched floral designs. The cross guard is gold with etched decoration. A gold ferrule is on the handle. A metal D-ring is attached below the ferrule. The scabbard is covered in woven fabric. The overall design features gold and silver etchings.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1785
Medium:
Steel, gold, wood, fish skin
Culture:
French, Paris
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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