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Staff Weapon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a large knife or short sword titled "Staff Weapon" by an unknown artist. The blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip, slightly curved to one side near the tip. The blade features a dark metallic color with gold-colored designs throughout. The handle appears to be made of metal with a decorative base. The background of the image is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1741
Medium
Steel, wood, gold, copper alloy, textile, metallic thread
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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