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Spearhead with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spearhead with cover, by an unknown artist. The spearhead is long and narrow with a pointed tip, made of metal with a white color and visible signs of wear and tear. The metal spearhead has a stepped shape where it meets the handle. The handle is wrapped in a dark brown material, possibly leather or wood, with a lighter-colored material wrapped around the top portion. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Steel, lacquer, wood, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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