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Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver dagger with a twisted handle and gold inlays titled "Spear" by artist Jean-Michel Frank. The dagger features a long, thin, pointed silver blade. The handle is cylindrical, made of silver, and has a twisted design. The handle has two sections of gold inlays, one near the top and one near the bottom. The background of the image is gray, with the dagger standing upright and centered.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
North Indian
Dimensions
304 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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