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Lance Head for the Joust of War

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three metal jousting lance heads, each with a conical shape and tapered to a point. The leftmost lance head is the shortest and has a smaller, more rounded point. The middle lance head is the tallest and slenderest, with a sharp point; the rightmost lance head is similar in shape to the left but slightly larger. All three have a similar weathered appearance with visible signs of wear and tear, including darker spots and lines. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Lance Head for the Joust of War".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1475–1540
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 542 px
Museum record:
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