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Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Spear" by the artist depicts a long, thin, pointed object. The object has a silver-colored metal blade with an engraved pattern along its length. The blade tapers to a point at the top. Below the blade, there is a decorative gold section. The handle is made of darker material, possibly wood or metal, and features a pattern of engravings. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, brass
Culture
Indian, Rajput
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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