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Small Sword

c.1650–60 · steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Despite its small size the hilt and handle of this sword include numerous details, both figurative and geometric. Look for men on horseback, nude women, and a battle scene.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description

Credit lineSmall Sword, c.1650–60. Netherlands. Steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade; overall: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.); blade: 78 cm (30 11/16 in.); grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1093

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