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Spearhead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown spearhead with long, thin, pointed blade, widening to a narrow diamond shape at the base. Two spiral designs on the blade near the base. A silver-colored metal wraps around the base of the blade. The handle is dark brown, wider at the bottom with a rough edge. The background is light gray. Spearhead by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 800–1000
Medium:
Steel, silver
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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