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Ceremonial Weapon Set

  • Composed of a rapier and dagger with scabbards
  • Dated: probably 1610
  • Culture: German, Dresden
  • Medium and Technique: flattened, cast, cut, engraved and gilded, blade, gold-plated brass wire wrapped handle
  • Measurements: overall length 40.5cm blade 27.5cm; Weight 400g

The pommel features two heads leaning against each other, two angel heads facing sideways. The quillons end in the shape of a Roman warrior and a female figure.

Source: © Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden 2013

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