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Spear (Sangu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin, pointed metal spear. The spearhead is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the top. The metal appears to be worn and weathered, with a grayish color. The bottom portion of the spear is not visible. The background is a plain gray wall. The spear is titled "Spear (Sangu)" by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, Maratha
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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