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Korseke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a weapon called a Korseke. The weapon has a long, thin, pointed metal blade. The blade is silver-colored with a slightly rough texture. The blade is attached to a metal piece with two curved extensions on either side that resemble horns or wings. The curved extensions are symmetrical and have a slight upward curve at the ends. The metal piece is attached to a wooden handle with a silver-colored metal band. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1520
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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