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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
Museum record:
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