Smallsword
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Smallsword

TitleSmallsword
ArtistAubry Le Jeune (French, active 1767-1785) Paris
Date1770/80 18th century
MediumSteel with gilding, silver, wood, and leather
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginParis Paris
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Smallsword” is a work by Aubry Le Jeune (French, active 1767-1785) Paris, dated 1770/80. It is executed in steel with gilding, silver, wood, and leather and classified as edged weapon-sword. 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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