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Supporting museums Art we've helped buy Executioner's sword

Executioner's sword

Unknown Artist

Art Funded
1941
Presented by
Rupert Joseph through The Art Fund
Executioner's sword bearing the date 1674 and engraved with scenes of execution and torture.

One of four gifts to three museums by Rupert Joseph through the Art Fund between 1934 and 1941.

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Royal Armouries Museum

Armouries Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1LT
0113 220 1999
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