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Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spontoon with a long, pointed metal blade. The blade is silver and copper-colored, with a long, thin shape and a sharp point at the top. It has a central ridge running down its length. The bottom part of the blade is copper-colored and has an etched pattern. The handle is made of metal and has a decorative design. The background of the image is light gray. The artist and title of this image is "Spontoon".

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel, wood (ash), gold
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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