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Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spear with a long, narrow, pointed metal tip and a dark metal shaft. The spear tip is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the top, with a slight curve to the edges. The metal has a weathered appearance with visible signs of wear and tear, including specks of dark spots and discoloration along the surface. The tip is attached to a dark-colored metal shaft. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The artist of the spear is unknown but titled "Spear".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silver, bamboo
Culture:
Thai
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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