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Korseke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a weapon with a silver-colored metal body. The weapon has a long, thin blade that tapers to a point. The blade is attached to a handle that is not fully visible. The weapon has two curved protrusions on either side of the blade, resembling horns or wings. These protrusions are also made of silver-colored metal and have etched designs on them. The etched designs appear to be intricate patterns. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, wood, gold
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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