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Spear (Sangu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored spear with a long, thin, pointed tip. The spearhead is slender and elongated, tapering to a sharp point. A decorative section with a ribbed design is below the spearhead. The handle appears to have patterned wrapping near the bottom. The background is a solid light gray color. The spear, or "Sangu", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian, Maratha
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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