Chape and Ferrule
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Chape and Ferrule

TitleChape and Ferrule
Datedated 1270 13th century
MediumIron
ClassificationSwords-Accessories
Originpossibly French, possibly German possibly French
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Clarence H. Mackay, Archer M. Huntington, Stephen H. P. Pell and Bashford Dean, 1928
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Chape and Ferrule” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated dated 1270. It is executed in iron and classified as swords-accessories. 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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