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Guisarme for a Child

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal trident head with a long central point and two curved prongs on either side; one prong on the right is crescent shaped while the one on the left is hook-shaped. The trident head is ornately decorated with engravings. A short section of dark-colored handle is visible below. The background is a plain light-gray color. The image shows a guisarme for a child by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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