Small Sword
1645–1665
- Medium
- steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade
- Dimensions
- Overall: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78 cm (30 11/16 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- Arms and armor
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
netherlands
About
Despite its small size the hilt and handle of this sword include numerous details, both figurative and geometric. Look for men on horseback, nude women, and a battle scene.