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Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, thin, pointed metal spearhead with a weathered and rusted appearance, tapering to a sharp point; base of spearhead is slightly wider and flat with a slight curve upwards; attached to a gold-colored handle with ornate designs and patterns; handle has a series of raised sections and ornamental spheres; plain gray background. Spear, by Jean-Michel Frank.

Artwork details

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