Gilt Hunting Sword of the 19th Century

Geography: Made in Germany, Europe

Date: c. 1850

Medium: Etched and partially gilded steel [blade]; cast, chased, and gilded brass [hilt]

Dimensions: Sword: 27 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches, 1.4 lb. (69.9 x 9.5 cm, 0.64 kg) Length (blade): 21 3/4 inches (55.2 cm)

Curatorial Department: European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

*Gallery 248, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries)

Accession Number: 1977-167-664

Credit Line: Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977

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