Arming Sword

Probably Italian

edged weapon-swordarms

Date

1520/30

Medium

Steel, iron, gilding, wood, and silk textile (velvet)

Dimensions

Overall L. 100.5 cm (39 5/8 in.) Blade L. 85 cm (33 1/2 in.) Wt. 2 lb. 12 oz.

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

George F. Harding Collection

Also notable

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Stigmatization of Saint Francis of Assisi

probably Italian Late 16th Century

Breastplate with Tassets (Thigh Defenses)

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River Tiber, with Romulus and Remus

probably Italian Late 16th Century