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Military Fork

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Military Fork, created by an unknown artist, is a weapon with a long, thin, pointed metal spear or spike. The spear has two long, thin prongs on either side near the bottom, resembling a fork. The metal appears worn and weathered with visible signs of aging and use. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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