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Written by: Leon LeclercContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 31401
Scotland, Stirling(?), 18th centuryBasket-Hilt Broadsword
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Scotland, Stirling(?), 18th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1740 |
| Culture / Origin | Scotland, Stirling(?), 18th century |
| Medium | steel, pierced hilt; wood and leather grip |
| Dimensions | Overall: 106.6 cm (41 15/16 in.); Blade: 91.3 cm (35 15/16 in.); Grip: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); Hilt: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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