Hunting Sword with Scabbard

early 18th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 376

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
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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