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Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal object with a long, thin handle and an ornate top. The top is shaped like a teardrop with a sun face in the center, surrounded by curved lines. The handle is wrapped in red and gold fabric at the bottom. The object is titled "Spontoon" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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