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Wing Spear (<i>Fluegellanze</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin, white spearhead with a distinctive T-shaped end. The spearhead is white and appears to be made of metal. The long, thin blade tapers to a point at the top. The T-shaped end has two small wings on either side and a short, thick piece connecting them to the blade. The wings are triangular in shape and have six circular indentations on each one. The spearhead has a dark-colored pole or shaft attached to the bottom. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Wing Spear" or "Fluegellanze". The artist of the image is not visually described.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Western European
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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