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Ceremonial Spearhead (Mdung Rtse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ceremonial Spearhead (Mdung Rtse) by artist not specified, is a long, dark brown object with a tapered end. It features gold-colored designs and patterns etched or inlaid into its surface. The object narrows to a small waist before flaring out again into a cone-shaped base. The gold-colored designs are intricate and appear to be a mix of floral and abstract patterns. The object is standing upright on a flat surface, casting a slight shadow to the right. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver
Culture
Tibetan
Dimensions
371 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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