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Staff Weapon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and brown staff weapon with a curved blade at one end, resembling a hatchet; the blade features intricate designs and patterns. A long, thin spike protrudes from the side of the staff weapon, also adorned with intricate designs. The handle is brown with a red covering at the bottom and gold accents near the top and bottom. The weapon is titled "Staff Weapon" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, textile (velvet), gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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