Smallsword for a Child
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Smallsword for a Child

TitleSmallsword for a Child
ArtistFrench
Datec. 1670 17th century
MediumSteel, iron, gold, silver, and wood
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Smallsword for a Child” is a work by French, dated c. 1670. It is executed in steel, iron, gold, silver, and wood 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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