Two-Hand Sword

Italian, Venice

ca. 1570

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 371

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Title: Two-Hand Sword
Date: ca. 1570
Geography: Venice
Culture: Italian, Venice
Medium: Steel, gold, wood
Dimensions: L. 63 in. (160 cm); L. of blade 45 1/8 in. (114.6 cm); W. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 5 oz. (2863 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Object Number: 04.3.290
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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