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SWORD

SWORD

Medium
Heavy, made for the Cuirassiers
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dr Elmes, 1890
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Heavy, made for the Cuirassiers
Accession Number
1091-D1M
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dr Elmes, 1890
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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