Two-Handed Sword
Unknown Artist
1550–1600
Medium
steel, wood and leather grip
Dimensions
l. 167.3 cm · blade: l. 126 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Accession Number
1916.1507
About this artwork
This Spanish sword is meant to be brandished with two hands, used by a combatant on foot rather than on horseback. Imagine the weight of this sword in your hands.