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Small Sword

ca. 1690 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Small sword with hilt of chiselled and pierced steel.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chiselled and pierced steel
Brief description
Small sword with hilt of chiselled and pierced steel, Italian, ca. 1690
Physical description
Small sword with hilt of chiselled and pierced steel.
Dimensions
  • Hilt length: 165mm
  • Blade length: 740mm
  • Width: 95mm
  • Depth: 65mm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr G. H. Ramsbottom, through Art Fund
Production
The blade is 18th century
Other number
32 - North, European Swords
Collection
Accession number
M.2728-1931

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Record createdNovember 11, 2002
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