Hunting Sword

c. 1780

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Title: Hunting Sword
Date Created: c. 1780
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.); Blade: 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.); Grip: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Guard: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Provenance: Frank Gair Macomber; Boston; cat. #236.
Type: Arms and Armor
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1916.1492
Medium: steel, blued, etched, and gilded; silver and wood
Fun Fact: This custom-made German hunting sword, displayed with its original scabbard, was used at the end of a hunt in order to deliver the killing blow. After the game was dispatched, this type of sword was also used to field dress the animal, which must be done as quickly as possible to preserve the usable meat. It could also be used for self-defense against dangerous animals.
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: France (blade: Germany?), 18th century
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Collection: MED - Arms & Armor
Accession Number: 1916.1492

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