Thrusting Sword (Estoc)
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Thrusting Sword (Estoc)

TitleThrusting Sword (Estoc)
ArtistWestern European, probably Solingen or Passau, Germany
Date1390/1400 14th century
MediumSteel, iron, brass, and oak
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Thrusting Sword (Estoc)” is a work by Western European, probably Solingen or Passau, Germany, dated 1390/1400. It is executed in steel, iron, brass, and oak 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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