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Smallsword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Smallsword features a long, thin metal blade with a slight tapering towards the tip. The hilt has a bulbous pommel at the top with an ornate gold design. The grip is wrapped in thin brown cord. The guard is gold with an ornate design, featuring a wide, flat quillon with a curved knuckle guard that extends to form a finger rest.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1650–60
Medium
Steel, gold, wood, copper alloy
Culture
French, probably Paris
Dimensions
511 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette