Sword
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Sword

TitleSword
Datec.1550 16th century
Mediumsteel, hilt russetted, leather grip
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSword, c.1550. Italy. Steel, hilt russetted, leather grip; overall: 100 cm (39 3/8 in.); blade: 87 cm (34 1/4 in.); quillions: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); grip: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1715
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sword” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c.1550. It is executed in steel, hilt russetted, 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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