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Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of a silver-colored object titled "Spontoon" by an unknown artist. The object features a long, pointed metal piece with a decorative base, resembling a spearhead or dagger head. The pointed piece is teardrop-shaped and symmetrical, with a central vertical line and two curved sides that taper to a point. The decorative base has an intricate filigree design with swirling patterns on both sides. Below the decorative base is a short, ornate section with a twisted rope-like design and a small ring at the bottom. The object appears to be attached to a dark-colored handle, which is only partially visible. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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