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Saber with Scabbard and Carrying Belt

Georg Hoffmann

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saber with Scabbard and Carrying Belt by Georg Hoffmann features a sword with a silver-colored curved blade. The hilt has a brown handle wrapped with cord and a gold-colored crossguard. A gold chain is attached to the top of the hilt. The scabbard beside the sword is made of red leather with gold-colored metal decorations and a light brown leather section near the tip. The scabbard has three metal pieces with floral designs. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Steel, gold, silver, leather, wood, textile, semiprecious stones
Culture
Polish
Dimensions
324 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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