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Pike

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sword titled 'Pike'. Long, pointed metal blade with a worn, silver-gray color. The blade has a slight tapering towards the tip and visible signs of wear and tear. The hilt consists of a crossguard with spherical metal ends and a cylindrical handle base that appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or steel, with a darker material likely wood or leather. The background is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel, wood (ash), iron, copper
Culture
possibly British
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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