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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist depicts a large, single-edged spear-like weapon. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a sharp point at the top. The blade features a silver-gray color at the top gradually transitioning to a brownish-gold hue towards the bottom, with small spots of discoloration across its surface. A decorative pattern of interlocking shapes runs along the center of the blade. Below the blade, a wide, curved metal piece protrudes on either side. The curved piece is adorned with an intricate design and exhibits a brownish-gold color. The handle of the weapon appears to be wrapped with a dark material and features a tassel made of orange and black threads. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel, wood (ash), gold, textile
Culture
British
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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