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Sword

ca. 1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sword with a hilt of cast and gilt bronze, the blade inscribed 'A DEUX SAISONS'

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast and gilt bronze hilt
Brief description
Sword with cast and gilt bronze hilt, French, ca. 1700
Physical description
Sword with a hilt of cast and gilt bronze, the blade inscribed 'A DEUX SAISONS'
Dimensions
  • Hilt length: 170mm
  • Blade length: 790mm
  • Width: 100mm
  • Depth: 75mm
Marks and inscriptions
'A DEUX SAISONS' (Inscription; decoration; On the blade)
Other number
35 - North, European Swords
Collection
Accession number
1715-1888

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Record createdNovember 11, 2002
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