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Staff Weapon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Staff Weapon, or "trident" type. Long central point protrudes from base. Two shorter points protrude from base at an angle. All points appear sharply tipped. Base appears hollow. All points and base are made of silver-colored metal. The background is a solid color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1580
Medium:
Steel, wood, iron
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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