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Staff Weapon (Coresca)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Staff Weapon (Coresca) has a long pointed metal blade with a wide flat base featuring 6 pointed protrusions resembling spikes. The protrusions are positioned 3 on each side. The metal appears to be weathered with discoloration visible on its surface. A cluster of 5 circular indentations are on the blade. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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