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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a weapon titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist. The weapon has a long, pointed blade with a wide, crescent-shaped base on either side. The blade is silver-colored and features etchings. A long, thin handle with a dark wood or metal base extends from the bottom of the blade. The handle has a short metal piece near the blade with two raised rings. The background is a plain light-gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1650
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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