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The grip and guard, made in the form of entwined game animals, were inspired by the Baroque sword hilt designs of the Zurich goldsmith Hans Peter Oeri (1637–1692).
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Title: Hunting Sword with Scabbard
Date: early 18th century
Culture: Saxon
Medium: Steel, bronze, gold, wood, leather
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Object Number: 29.158.720a, b
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