Sword

Unknown artist

Date: ca. 1400

Medium: Steel, silver, copper alloy, leather

Dimensions: L. 40 1/4 in. (102.2 cm); L. of blade 32 in. (81.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 11 oz. (1673 g)

Classification: Swords

Culture: Western European

The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932

Met highlight

Date range

1375 – 1425

Largest dimension

102.2 cm

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