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Spear-head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A metalwork titled "Spear-head" by an unidentified artist depicts three rusted metal pieces. The piece on the left is irregularly shaped with a porous texture and several holes of various sizes. The middle piece is long and thin with a jagged edge at the top and a rough texture. The piece on the right is also long and thin with a smooth edge and a rough texture. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1270
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
possibly French, possibly German
Dimensions:
599 × 406 px
Museum record:
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