Smallsword and Scabbard
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Smallsword and Scabbard

TitleSmallsword and Scabbard
ArtistHilt and scabbard fittings; northern Indian Blade: probaby English
Date1770/80 18th century
MediumSteel, gold, leather, wood, and textile
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThrough prior purchase of the George F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Smallsword and Scabbard” is a work by Hilt and scabbard fittings; northern Indian Blade: probaby English, dated 1770/80. It is executed in steel, gold, leather, wood, and textile 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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