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Runka

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white harpoon, "Runka", by artist unknown. The harpoon has a long, thin, tapered shaft with a pointed tip. The shaft is white and appears to be made of metal. It has two curved prongs at the bottom, which are also white and appear to be made of metal. The prongs are symmetrical and curve outward from the shaft. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1520
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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