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Main Gauche, Sword

1927.05.0004

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Main Gauche, Sword   (1927.05.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Armaments
    3. :
  3. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Renaissance, 1610
Culture Spanish

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 51.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 23.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6.4 cm
Weight 575 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Steel?
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information dark grey (gy-g 2/5gy) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Chicago Art Institute, Harding Collection.
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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