Two-Handed Sword

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two-Handed Sword

Date
1550–1600
Medium
steel, wood and leather grip
Culture
Spain, Toledo (?), second half of 16th Century
Department
Medieval Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
95820

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This Spanish sword is meant to be brandished with two hands, used by a combatant on foot rather than on horseback. Imagine the weight of this sword in your hands.

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Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Provenance
Frank Gair Macomber; Boston; cat. #436.

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  • Representative object from the topic European Edged Weapons Collection
    European Edged Weapons Collection

    These objects are all European swords, daggers, and bladed weapons from the medieval and early modern periods, showcasing the arms and armor traditions across the continent.

    336 objects from 4 institutions

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