Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of an ornate metal object, specifically the tip portion. The object, titled "Spontoon", is made by an unknown artist. The metal is silver-colored with a long, narrow, pointed tip. The tip is attached to a wider, ornately decorated section with a circular design in the center and scrollwork around it. The ornate section is positioned on top of a narrower, tapered section that appears to be made of a darker metal or wood; the wood has a reddish tint. The background is a solid light gray color.