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Two-Handed Sword

ca. 1540
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two-Handed Sword
  • Date: ca. 1540
  • Geography: Munich
  • Culture: German, Munich
  • Medium: Steel, wood, leather, brass
  • Dimensions: L. 76 in. (192.9 cm); L. of blade 54 1/2 in. (138.4 cm); W. 16 1/8 in. (40.9 cm); Wt. 11 lb. 4 oz. (5102.9 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.961
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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