Miniature Sword
Unknown Artist
500–450 BCE
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
h. 8.7 cm
Classification
Sculpture
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
John L. Severance Fund
Accession Number
1967.33
About this artwork
Numerous examples of miniature Etruscan bronze armor and shields are known, often from votive contexts. Perhaps this small sword served such a function.