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Hanger (Hunting Sword)
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Damascening, the technique of hammering gold and silver wires into grooves cut to receive them, enlivens this sword's hilt. Further texture was added with wires to improve the user's grip, which allowed him to hunt with more control and accuracy. Hunting was a popular sport among the wealthy and many nobles owned tracts of forest, but peasants were prohibited from hunting on these lands.
| Artist / Maker | Jaspar Bongen the Younger |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1600s |
| Culture / Origin | Hilt: Italy (?); Blade: Germany, Saxony, late 16th-17th Century |
| Medium | steel; gold and silver damascened hilt |
| Dimensions | Overall: 73 cm (28 3/4 in.); Blade: 57.7 cm (22 11/16 in.); Quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
About the Artist
Jaspar Bongen the Younger (German, active late 1600s) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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