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Staff Weapon (<i>Coresca</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Staff Weapon (Coresca) by an unknown artist shows a large metal weapon with a long, thin, pointed tip. The weapon has a long, thin shaft that is not fully visible. The head of the weapon is composed of one long spike and two shorter spikes on either side, all three pointing outward. The surface of the metal is silver-colored with a textured appearance. The metal has an etched design on it near the base of the spikes. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, wood, textile, copper alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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