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Ceremonial Spearhead and Ferrule

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ceremonial Spearhead and Ferrule by an unknown artist is a tall, narrow object with a pointed tip. The object has a long, thin, tapered shape, with a dark brown base that is wider than the rest of the object. Above the base, there are sections with various widths and decorative patterns. The object features gold, black, and white colors. The background of the image is gray, with a slight shadow visible beneath the object. The object appears to be made of metal. It has an intricate design with patterns and shapes. The object is symmetrical about its central axis. The top section is narrower than the lower sections. The object has a ferrule, which is the lower section that appears to be made of a different material.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver
Culture
Tibetan
Dimensions
390 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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