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Anonymous, Italian, mid-16th century

Two Designs for the Hilt of a Sword (recto); Two Designs for Helmets (verso)

16th century
Pen and brown ink, brush with brown and gray wash
20.2 × 17.8 cm (8 × 7 in)

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