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Spearhead (明/清 矛頭)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spearhead (明/清 矛頭) by Artist Unknown. The spearhead has a triangular, pointed tip and a long, narrow, flat blade with a slight tapering towards the tip. The blade is made of dark metal, likely steel or iron, with a slightly weathered appearance. The spearhead's base features a decorative gold and black design. The handle is predominantly black with gold inlays. The handle's top section features a pattern of interconnected gold swirls. A decorative gold ring encircles the handle, below the blade. The handle's base features a decorative, ridged design and a wider circumference than the top section. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
390 × 624 px
Museum record:
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