Sword Of Lazo In Valencia: Beauty And Craftsmanship Of The 17th Century

LOOPED SWORD “IN VALENCIA” 17th Century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1601-C
Name	Looped Sword “IN VALENCIA”
Period	17th Century
Guard	Looped, solid and compact with a chiselled spherical pommel, grip elaborately finished with spiral grooves, handguard with very elegant front bridges and magnificent silver inlays.
Blade	Straight, with two flat surfaces on each side, featuring a central fuller, and sharpened on both sides.
Total Length	1215 mm
Blade Length	920 mm
Blade Width	20 mm
Inscription	IN VALENCIA
Description	Sword forged in Valencia, similar to pieces in Norman’s book, used between 1600 and 1640.
Museum Inventory	Lázaro Galdiano Museum, inv. no. 204

Sword of Lazo in Valencia: Beauty and Craftsmanship of the 17th Century