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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled Partisan by an unknown artist shows an old spear with a long pointed blade. The blade is gold with a darker edge and decorative designs on the surface. The base of the blade widens into semi-circular crescent shapes on either side resembling a bird's wings. The bottom half of the spear is made of dark wood. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1725
Medium
Steel, wood, gold
Culture
Austrian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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