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Spear with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spear with Sheath by an unknown artist. The spear has a long, thin metal blade with a pointed tip and an etched handle; the blade is silver and shows signs of wear. The handle is gold. The sheath is long and cylindrical, made of brown leather with a pointed tip and a small metal rim at the bottom. The sheath appears worn and weathered. Both the spear and sheath are positioned vertically. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, silver
Culture:
Sumatran, Acheen
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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