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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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