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Spear with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spear with Sheath by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. A spear with a long, wavy, sharp metal point and a dark brown handle with gold accents is on the left. The spearhead is silver and copper colored with a wavy shape. To the right of the spear is a long, narrow, black sheath with a gold and red design. The sheath is pointed at both ends. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, steel, polychromy, copper, twine, resin
Culture
Balinese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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