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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Partisan by an unknown artist. The partisan has a long pointed blade. The blade is wider at the base and tapers to a point. The blade has a central ridge running along its length. There are two notched protrusions on either side at the base of the blade. A short section of hilt is visible, it is metallic and cylindrical in shape with a raised ring. The background is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1650
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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