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Spearhead and Storage Case (清 矛頭)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow metal spearhead with a storage case. The spearhead is made of metal, likely silver or gray in color, with a pointed tip and a long, thin, tapered shape. It is standing upright on its base. The base of the spearhead features two gold designs. The background of the image is a plain gray color. A white border on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Steel, gold, leather, copper, possibly cork, wood
Culture
spearhead, Chinese or Mongolian; case, Tibetan
Dimensions
390 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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