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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of a spearhead titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist. The spearhead is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the top. The metal is silver with a textured surface and small black spots. The blade is engraved with a heart at the top, connected to a circle with a star in the center by a line. The circle is surrounded by a wreath. There is a small gold band around the bottom of the blade, where it meets the handle. The handle is silver and only partially visible. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

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