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Smallsword

A work made of steel, gold, copper, and wood.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of steel, gold, copper, and wood.

Date:

1670/80

Artist:

Western European
Hilt: Probably French; Blade: Sollingen, Germany

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 239

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Smallsword

Place

Europe (Object made in:)

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1665–1685

Medium

Steel, gold, copper, and wood

Dimensions

H.: 97 cm (38 3/16 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Laird Landmann; Arms and Armor Acquisitions Fund

Reference Number

2018.133

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