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Boar Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Boar Spear by unknown artist depicts a close-up view of a spearhead and part of the handle. The spearhead is elongated and pointed at the tip, with an engraved silver design that covers the entire blade and extends down the top part of the handle. The design features intricate floral patterns and swirling lines. The handle is partially visible, with a dark brown woven material, possibly leather or wood, and a small metal pin on the left side. A small, thin, gold-colored metal piece protrudes from the right side of the handle, secured by a braided material. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, bone
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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