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Sabre (Kriegsmesser)

A work made of iron and steel.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of iron and steel.

Date:

c. 1530/50

Artist:

German or Swiss

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Sabre (Kriegsmesser)

Place

Germany (Object made in)

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Made 1520–1560

Medium

Iron and steel

Dimensions

Overall L. 118.5 cm (46 5/8 in.) Blade L. 97.8 cm (38 1/2 in.) Wt. 3 lb.

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.3356

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