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Small Sword
c.1650–60
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
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Details
- Title: Small Sword
- Date Created: c.1650–60
- Physical Dimensions: 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.)
- Provenance: Frank Gair Macomber; Boston; cat. #472.
- Type: Arms and Armor
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1916.1093
- Medium: steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade
- Fun Fact: 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.
- Department: Medieval Art
- Culture: Netherlands, 17th century
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Collection: MED - Arms & Armor
- Accession Number: 1916.1093
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