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Two Pronged Spear (Bident)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Two Pronged Spear (Bident) features a long, slender handle made of metal with a textured surface. The handle has a predominantly light-colored metal tone with darker areas, possibly due to wear or patina. The handle has three distinct sections of varying widths. The top section is narrow and features a decorative design. The middle section is wider and exhibits a mesh-like pattern. The bottom section is not visible. At the top of the handle, two long, pointed prongs protrude upwards, resembling leaves or blades. The prongs are symmetrical and taper to a point at their tips. Their surface also shows a light-colored metal tone with darker areas. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Silver, hair
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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