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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, straight sword titled "Sword" by an unknown artist. The sword has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is gray and appears to be made of metal, with a rough texture and visible signs of wear and tear. The sword's hilt is black and has a rounded pommel at the top. A crossguard extends perpendicular from the hilt. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The sword is centered in the image, with its blade pointing downwards.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 14th–15th century; grip, later
Medium:
Steel, silver
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
296 × 623 px
Museum record:
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