"Athena" Sword and Scabbard, from Reflections - Dedication to the Goddess Series
Made by hand in 2019 by the Swedish swordsmith and artist Peter Johnsson, this sword is a fine example of the continued and current evolution of swordsmithing craft at its highest level.
Though fully functional, with calculated balance and cutting ability, and a design that draws inspiration from medieval and antique sword types, the sword was created first and foremost as a work of conceptual art (as opposed to for presentation, use in ceremony, combat, etc.), intended to inspire contemplation of specific concepts and themes and invoke self-reflection.
Though fully functional, with calculated balance and cutting ability, and a design that draws inspiration from medieval and antique sword types, the sword was created first and foremost as a work of conceptual art (as opposed to for presentation, use in ceremony, combat, etc.), intended to inspire contemplation of specific concepts and themes and invoke self-reflection.
Artwork Details
- Title: "Athena" Sword and Scabbard, from Reflections - Dedication to the Goddess Series
- Swordsmith: Peter Johnsson (Swedish, b. 1965)
- Date: 2019
- Culture: Swedish, Storvreta
- Medium: Steel, iron, gold, silver, felt, linen, shellac
- Dimensions: L. 38 1/2 in. (97.9 cm); L. of blade 31 3/8 in. (79.8 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5.12 oz. (1055 g)
- Classification: Swords
- Credit Line: Gift of Landon Mathew Morris, 2023
- Object Number: 2023.117a, b
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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