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Mace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored sword with a long, slender blade and a decorative hilt. The hilt features a distinctive top with a pointed finial flanked by curved, wing-like protrusions. A short, thin crossguard separates the blade from the handle. The handle is wrapped in dark brown cord or wire with a gold-colored pattern. A small, round pommel is visible at the base of the handle. The background is a plain gray color. Mace.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, fiber (cord)
Culture:
possibly French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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