Sword
1400s
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Sword, 1400s. Germany (?), 15th century. Steel; wood and leather grip; overall: 104.2 cm (41 in.); blade: 87.3 cm (34 3/8 in.); quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1600 The unornamented surfaces and signs of use on this sword and those similar to it lead us to believe that they were used in battle. Despite their utilitarian purpose, the blacksmith added details to the handles and hilts to make them visually appealing.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel; wood and leather grip
- Dimensions
- Overall: 104.2 cm (41 in.); Blade: 87.3 cm (34 3/8 in.); Quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1600
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Gothic Art 1360-1440, Armor Court Reinstallation, The Book of Kings: Art, War and the Morgan Library's Medieval Picture Bible
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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