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Trident Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Trident Head" by Unidentified Artist shows a dark-colored, presumably metal, trident with a long, thin, pointed central prong and two curved prongs on either side, resembling a trident. The trident has a long handle with a small decorative band around the middle and a wider base at the bottom. The prongs are attached to the top of the handle via a decorative piece. The background is a plain light gray color with a slight shadow around the trident. There are two small wires or strings, one red and one clear, attached to the handle. The overall appearance suggests an antique or historical piece.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, bronze
Culture:
Korean
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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