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Swords

Scope note

Use for edged weapons consisting basically of a blade, generally longer than that of daggers or knives, and a grip; designed for delivering cutting or thrusting blows or both.

This term has 4 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300037048

Broader Terms used

edged weapons

Narrower Terms used

<swords by form>
<swords by function>
sword blade

Equivalent Terms used

sword

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

An image of Painting

Death of St Peter Martyr

Maker(s)

Painter: Vecellio, Tiziano (Copy after)

An image of Plate

Plate from the Louis XVI Service

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Gilder: Le Guay, Etienne-Henry
Painter: Le Guay, Pierre-André
Engraver: Gaillard, René (After)
Painter: Boucher, François (After)

An image of Dish

Dish

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

An image of Vase

Famille verte vase

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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