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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, slender sword with a pointed tip. The sword's blade is silver with a darker line running vertically down the center; the blade has a worn, textured appearance. The lower third of the blade is decorated with an intricate bronze-colored floral pattern. The hilt is not visible, but a small portion of it appears to be bronze-colored; it tapers to a point. The background is a solid light gray color. The image depicts "Partisan" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Steel, wood, gold, textile, metallic thread
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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