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Smallsword, known as a Mourning Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword, known as a Mourning Sword. The sword has a long, thin blade. The hilt is predominantly made of metal and features intricate designs and engravings. The guard is bowl-shaped and extends to form a quillon that curves towards the blade. The grip is adorned with engravings and ornate details, tapering to a decorative pommel at the top. The pommel is shaped like a finial. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Steel, textile
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
470 × 624 px
Museum record:
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