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Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, slender spear with a pointed tip. The spearhead is long and thin, tapering to a point at the top. The metal spearhead appears to be made of silver or gray metal. The bottom portion of the spearhead is cylindrical and has a decorative design. The background is a plain gray color. The spear, titled "Spear," is by the artist Jean Arp.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Iron, silver, gold
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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