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Document identity
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95326
label
Small Sword
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object
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Source metadata
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95326
contentType
object
title
Small Sword
date
c.1650–60
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60779743
genreSpecific
Arms and Armor
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78 cm (30 11/16 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)
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Netherlands
accession
1916.1093
Source extras
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steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade
tombstone
Small Sword, c.1650–60. Netherlands. Steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade; overall: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.); blade: 78 cm (30 11/16 in.); grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1093
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description
chiseled pommel
collection
MED - Arms & Armor
didYouKnow
Despite its small size the hilt and handle of this sword include numerous details, both figurative and geometric. Look for men on horseback, nude women, and a battle scene.
citations
citation
Gilchrist, Helen Ives. <em>A Catalogue of the Collection of Arms & Armor Presented to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John Long Severance; 1916-1923</em>. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1924.
page_number
Mentioned: p. 127-128, E92
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
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2026-05-29 05:06:37.158000
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95326
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Medieval Art
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MED - Arms & Armor
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steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade
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1
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0
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photo
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