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Ahlspiess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ahlspiess has a long, slender blade with a pointed tip. The blade is straight and narrow. It attaches to a circular metal base. The base appears to be flat. The blade extends upward from the base, with two small holes visible on either side near the base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 15th century
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
probably Austrian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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