Sword
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Sword

TitleSword
Date1400s 15th century
Mediumsteel; wood and leather grip
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginGermany (?) Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSword, 1400s. Germany (?). Steel; wood and leather grip; overall: 104.2 cm (41 in.); blade: 87.3 cm (34 3/8 in.); quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1600
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sword” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1400s. It is executed in steel; wood and leather 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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