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Linstock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal object with a long, thin handle. The top of the object features a pointed, leaf-shaped blade with a vertical line down the center. A decorative metal piece resembling a leaf or flower connects the blade to the handle. Two curved protrusions extend from the decorative piece on either side. The object, titled "Linstock", by an unknown artist, appears to be an antique weapon or tool.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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