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Cross-Hilt Sword
Blade signed by Clemens Horn (German, Solingen, active early 17th century)
This sword is a fine example of the most fashionable type that was worn by noblemen in England at the time of King James I. The silver panels on the hilt were made by an unknown London craftsman, but are masterpieces of miniature relief sculpture. The richly etched and gilded blade is signed by Clemens Horn, a renowned bladesmith from Solingen, Germany.
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Date: 1600–25
Culture: British, London and German, Solingen
Medium: Iron, silver, wood, copper alloy, steel, gold
Dimensions: Overall length: 39 ¼ in. (99.7 cm); Blade length 30 ¼ in. (76.8 cm); Width of quillons: 8 ¾ in. (22.2 cm); Weight: 2 lbs 6.5 oz (1093 g)
Source & Copyright: Metropolitan Museum of Art
In the old days in Iceland, unwanted newborns were carried outside to freeze to death. The story behind this song is of a young mother who sacrificed her baby this way. Months later she is invited to a local dance, but she can’t go because she doesn’t have a dress. On the night of the dance she goes outside, hears singing and finds a floating white figure — the ghost of her newborn singing to her. The song drives her insane with grief and guilt — and she never recovers.
Móðir mín í kví, kví,
kvíddu ekki því, því;
ég skal ljá þér duluna mína
duluna mína að dansa í,
ég skal ljá þér duluna mína
duluna mína að dansa í.This is the song she heard.
