

Smallsword, known as a Mourning Sword
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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