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Sword with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword has a dark-colored, long and narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade appears to be made of metal and has a slight tapering towards the tip. The crossguard is straight and flat, with a slight curvature at the ends. The hilt is long and slender, with a circular pommel at the top. The pommel has a decorative design. The sword is shown with its scabbard not visible but presumably accompanying. The background of the image is a plain light-colored surface. The overall style of the sword suggests it may be a medieval-style sword.

Artwork Details

Date
1450–75
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
North Italian
Dimensions
303 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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