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Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a close-up of a dagger titled "Spontoon" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, pointed silver blade with a sharp tip. The blade is etched with an intricate gold design. The design features a central motif surrounded by etched patterns and appears to be ornate. A gold hilt is visible at the base of the blade. The hilt has a knurled or ridged texture. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, wood (beech), iron, brass, textile, gold
Culture:
Italian, Savoy
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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