Artwork preview

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette