Two-Handed Sword

German

dated 1610

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Title: Two-Handed Sword
Date: dated 1610
Culture: German
Medium: Steel, iron, gold, wood, leather
Dimensions: L. 66 5/8 in. (169.3 cm); L. of blade 49 in. (124.5 cm); W. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 2 oz. (3685.4 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Object Number: 04.3.273
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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