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Two-Handed Sword

A work made of steel.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of steel.

Date:

Blade: early 16th century; Hilt: 19th century

Artist:

German

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Two-Handed Sword

Place

Germany (Object made in)

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Made 1540–1585

Medium

Steel

Dimensions

Overall: H.: 167.6 cm (66 in.)

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2833

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