The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of November 28, 2023

Small Sword

c.1650–60

Netherlands

Steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade

Support: Chiseled pommel

Overall: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78 cm (30 11/16 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1093

Location

210A Armor Court

Fun Fact

Despite its small size the hilt and handle of this sword include numerous details, both figurative and geometric. Look for men on horseback, nude women, and a battle scene.

Provenance
Frank Gair Macomber; Boston; cat. #472.
Citations
Gilchrist, Helen Ives. A Catalogue of the Collection of Arms & Armor Presented to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John Long Severance; 1916-1923. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1924. Mentioned: p. 127-128, E92 archive.org
Exhibition history

The Cleveland Museum of Art (09/10/1998); "Armor Court Reinstallation"

Armor Court Reinstallation. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer).

Source URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1093