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Composite Sword

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03/03/2026–09/03/2026
Method
Methodology
Object
Composite Sword
Artist
Blade by Melchior Diefstetter German, Munich, Au c. 1520-1555/1556
Date
dated 1538 [at a later date]
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Material family
  • metal
  • wood
On view
false