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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, slender, pointed silver object with intricate designs etched into its surface. The object is oriented vertically, with its tip pointing upwards. It features a long, narrow blade with a sharp point at the top, and two curved protrusions at the bottom. The object appears to have a textured, engraved pattern covering its entire surface. The object is titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile, brass, gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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