Two-Handed Sword
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Two-Handed Sword

TitleTwo-Handed Sword
ArtistProbably German
Datec. 1600 16th century
MediumSteel, wood, and leather
Classificationedged weapon-sword
OriginEast Germany East Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Two-Handed Sword” is a work by Probably German, dated c. 1600. It is executed in steel, wood, and leather 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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Dated to c. 1600. Explore the wider set of works from the 16th century held in the archive.

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Recorded origin: East Germany. Browse more public-domain art from East Germany.

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