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Spear with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and gold sheath for a spear. Long, thin, and cylindrical. The red surface is covered with intricate gold designs. The top portion has a more subdued pattern, while the bottom portion has a more ornate design with various shapes and lines.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, iron, brass, leather, pigment, possibly pitch
Culture:
South Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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