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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of a partisan, a type of spear, by artist unknown, titled "Partisan". The partisan has a long, pointed metal blade with a central ridge. The blade is silver-colored and has an etched design, featuring a shield-like motif with curved horns on either side. The handle is partially visible, with a brown wooden section and a silver-colored metal section featuring an engraving and a small circular indentation. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1620
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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