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Hand-and-a-Half Sword from the Castillon Group

ca. 1450
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
This is one of the few Castillon swords to retain so much of its original grip, including the wooden core and wire wrappings.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hand-and-a-Half Sword from the Castillon Group
  • Date: ca. 1450
  • Culture: British or French
  • Medium: Steel, wood, silver, copper alloy
  • Dimensions: L. 43 3/4 in. (111.1 cm); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 14.8 oz. (1326.8 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Private Collection
  • Object Number: L.2015.18.14
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor