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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The spearhead titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist shows a long, narrow, pointed metal blade with a flat base. The blade is primarily white with visible signs of wear and discoloration across its surface. A decorative design is etched into the center of the blade. The base of the blade has a short, cylindrical section with a gold-colored metal band around it, and a small portion of a white handle is visible below the band. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1530
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash), textile, brass, gold
Culture:
Dutch or Italian, Florence
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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