Smallsword
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Smallsword

TitleSmallsword
Datepossibly 1790 18th century
MediumSteel, gold, silver
ClassificationSwords
Originhilt, possibly India; blade, possibly European hilt
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Jean Jacques Reubell, in memory of his mother, Julia C. Coster, and of his wife, Adeline E. Post, both of New York City, 1926
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Smallsword” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated possibly 1790. It is executed in steel, gold, silver and classified as swords. 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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