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Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a spontoon, with a triangular-shaped metal blade on top, featuring the text 'To Rivera:' accompanied by engravings. The blade tapers to a point at the top. A circular section below the blade displays a cross-like design surrounded by cutouts. A metal piece with T-shaped protrusions extends from the circular section. The spontoon's handle appears to be made of dark wood, with metal bands encircling it. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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