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Pillow Sword

ca. 1600
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pillow Sword
  • Date: ca. 1600
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Steel, gold, wood
  • Dimensions: L. 38 in. (96.5 cm); L. of blade 31 7/8 in. (80.9 cm); W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4 oz. (567 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.75.221
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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