Basket-Hilted Sword

ca. 1750–60

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 376

The intricate interlace pattern of the basket includes the monogram IB or JB, presumably the initials of the original owner.

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Title: Basket-Hilted Sword
Date: ca. 1750–60
Culture: British
Medium: Steel, silver
Dimensions: L. 39 in. (99.06 cm); L. of blade 32 1/2 in. (82.55 cm);
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1981
Object Number: 1981.153
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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