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Ceremonial Spearhead (Mdung Rtse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ceremonial Spearhead (Mdung Rtse) by an unknown artist shows a long and thin object. The object is a bronze or copper alloy ceremonial spearhead with a pointed tip. It has a long and narrow blade that tapers to a point. There are intricate designs on it. The base of the spearhead is flared and also decorated. The background of the image is gray.

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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