

Blade for a Spear (Su-yari)
The image shows a dark-colored, metal weapon with a long, thin pointed tip and a curved hook on the side. The weapon has a handle made of dark metal, cylindrical in shape, with a slight narrowing near the top. The pointed tip extends from the handle and tapers to a sharp end. Attached to the side of the handle, near the top, is a curved hook with a semi-circular shape and a notched edge. The hook has a series of small bumps along its edge. A small, rectangular metal tag is attached to the handle by a thin wire. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The item is a Blade for a Spear, also known as Su-yari by the artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century
- Medium:
- Steel
- Culture:
- Japanese
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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