Art Institute of Chicago
Smallsword
Probably German
- Date
- c. 1760
- Medium
- Steel, two gold alloys, and gilding
- Culture
- Germany
- Department
- Applied Arts of Europe
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The hilt of this smallsword is encrusted or overlaid with flowers and foliage in two different tones of gold—pink and green—contrasted against a deep blue-black steel ground. As a fashion accessory, the weapon was intended to harmonize with a gentleman’s finely embroidered silk coat. Despite its ornament, it could still be used for self-defense.
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- Object type
- AAT300036926
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