Sword
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Sword

TitleSword
ArtistNorthern Italian
Datec. 1500 15th century
MediumSteel, iron, gilding, wood, and textile (silk velvet)
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginNorthern Italy Northern Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sword” is a work by Northern Italian, dated c. 1500. It is executed in steel, iron, gilding, wood, and textile (silk velvet) 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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