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Sword in 15th Century Gothic Style

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword with a long, narrow, pointed blade. The blade is gray with darker gray spots and a dark edge. A slight groove runs along the center of the blade on both sides. A short crossguard with downward-curving ends. The crossguard and pommel are made of metal with a bronze or gold color. The pommel is round and has a shield shape on it. The grip is wrapped in a dark material. The background is white. Sword in 15th Century Gothic Style by Master craftsmen.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, bronze, silver, enamel, leather
Culture
European, possibly French
Dimensions
279 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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