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Boar Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Boar Spear by an unknown artist shows a long, pointed metal blade with a sharp tip, slightly wider in the middle and tapering to the point. The blade displays signs of wear and aging. The base of the blade is gold-colored with ornate designs. A green and brown tassel or cordage is attached at the bottom with gold accents. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel, wood, gold, metallic thread
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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