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Staff Weapon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the top portion of a staff weapon with a metal point and crossguard. The staff is dark-colored, possibly wood or metal with a dark finish, and exhibits signs of wear and tear. The metal components display a predominantly silver color with areas of darker tarnish. The staff's top features a sharp, central metal spike. Extending from the staff on either side of the spike is a curved crossguard, resembling an "S" shape on the left and straight on the right, both with a slight upward curve at the ends. The background is a solid light gray color. This is the Staff Weapon by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1580
Medium
Steel, wood, paint
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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