Falchion
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Falchion

TitleFalchion
Dateblade: 1700s 18th century
Mediumsteel,
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginItaly (?), blade: 18th century Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineFalchion, blade: 1700s. Italy (?), blade: 18th century. Steel, ; overall: 78.7 cm (31 in.); blade: 64.9 cm (25 9/16 in.); quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1624
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Falchion” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated blade: 1700s. It is executed in steel, 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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