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Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with a distinctive wide blade. The blade is long and flat, widening to a bulb at the bottom, then narrowing to a point at the top. It has a weathered appearance. The hilt is partially visible, with a cross-shaped guard and a long, thin handle. The background is solid gray. The sword is titled "Spontoon".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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