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Coronation Sword of the Kings of France (Joyeuse)

Maker unknown

Composite ceremonial sword used in French royal coronations and traditionally identified as Charlemagne's Joyeuse.

Date
10th–19th centuries
Collection
Musée du Louvre
Reference
MS 84

Plate not recorded
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Record

Origin
France
Owner
French State

In the Tapestry

Associated with
CharlemagneAmedium confidence

Provenance and history

  1. 10th–19th centuries

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    collections.louvre.fr

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