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Runka

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white sword with a long, thin, pointed blade. The blade is symmetrical and has a slight tapering towards the tip. There are two curved prongs at the bottom of the blade. The prongs are identical in shape and are positioned on either side of the blade. The sword appears to be made of metal and has some small marks or scratches on its surface. The background of the image is a solid light-gray color. The title of the image is "Runka".

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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