Hand-and-a-Half Sword
| Title | Hand-and-a-Half Sword |
|---|---|
| Date | c.1540–80 16th century |
| Medium | steel; wood, leather, sharkskin grip |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c.1540–80. Germany. Steel; wood, leather, sharkskin grip; overall: 116.8 cm (46 in.); blade: 94.8 cm (37 5/16 in.); quillions: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.); grip: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift from the Bascom Little Estate, 1974.58 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Hand-and-a-Half Sword” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c.1540–80. It is executed in steel; wood, leather, sharkskin 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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