Lazo Sword With Python: A Jewel Of The 16th Century

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LASSO SWORD WITH PYTHON. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swordsmith)

Reference	2-1550-C
Name	Lasso sword with python
Author	Juanes de la Horta
Period	16th Century
Guard	Lasso and somewhat asymmetrical, with a curved quillon, a front python, and a large curved bridge.
Blade	Straight, double-edged with a short heel and channel in its strong third.
Total Length	1270 mm
Blade Length	1055 mm
Blade Width	27 mm
Inscription	IOHANES DE LA HORTA, punch “A” on the ricasso.
Description	Rapier originating from Spain, characteristic of bridges and a single python, forged around 1545.
Museum Inventory	Lázaro Galdiano Museum, inv. no. 7267

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Lazo Sword with Python: A Jewel of the 16th Century