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Lance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lance by an unknown artist. A spear with a wooden handle. The spearhead is triangular shaped and silver with visible spots. The spearhead has gold decorative design on a gold base. At the center of the design is an oval with a cross. Two winged creatures extend out on either side of the oval. At the top, a crowned head extends from decorative curls. The spearhead attaches to the handle with a gold section. A T-shaped metal piece connects on either side. The handle has yellow and gold designs. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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