Small Sword
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Small Sword

TitleSmall Sword
Datec. 1770 18th century
Mediumsteel, gilt-brass, porcelain grip
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginGermany, 18th century Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSmall Sword, c. 1770. Germany, 18th century. Steel, gilt-brass, porcelain grip; overall: 90.5 cm (35 5/8 in.); blade: 76.9 cm (30 1/4 in.); grip: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); hilt: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1501
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Small Sword” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1770. It is executed in steel, gilt-brass, porcelain 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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