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Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a spear with a long, narrow, white metal point with a flat crossguard. The point is tapered and extends upward from the crossguard. The white surface shows significant wear and tear, marked by numerous dark spots. A short section of the dark-colored handle is visible below the crossguard, featuring decorative metal wrappings. The background is a plain gray color. The spear is titled "Spear" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, leather
Culture:
Western European
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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