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Lance Head for the Joust of War

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three metal jousting lance heads with conical shapes. The leftmost lance head is the shortest, with a rounded tip. The middle lance head is the tallest, with a sharp tip. The rightmost lance head has a pointed tip and decorative lines around the base. All three lance heads are made of metal, with visible signs of wear and tear, including scratches and rust spots. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1475–1540
Medium
Steel
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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