Germany (?) / 1400s
Sword
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Sword as arms and armor (Germany (?) · 1400s).
The unornamented surfaces and signs of use on this sword and those similar to it lead us to believe that they were used in battle. Despite their utilitarian purpose, the blacksmith added details to the handles and hilts to make them visually appealing.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this arms and armor as steel; wood and leather grip.
The museum's collection notes: During medieval times, everyday objects carried deep spiritual meanings. The knight's sword was perceived as the noblest of weapons because its shape symbolized the cross on which Christ died.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
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