Cavalry Sword
| Title | Cavalry Sword |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1700–30 17th century |
| Medium | steel (vestiges of blueing and gilding on hilt); wire grip |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Germany, Saxony, 18th century Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Cavalry Sword, c. 1700–30. Germany, Saxony, 18th century. Steel (vestiges of blueing and gilding on hilt); wire grip; overall: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); blade: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); grip: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); guard: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1919.55 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Cavalry Sword” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1700–30. It is executed in steel (vestiges of blueing and gilding on hilt); wire grip and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: Germany, Saxony, 18th century. Browse more public-domain art from Germany.
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