Sword
Unknown Artist
1400s
Medium
steel; wood and leather grip
Dimensions
l. 104.2 cm · blade: l. 87.3 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Accession Number
1916.1600
About this artwork
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.