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Staff Weapon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Staff Weapon has a long, thin metal shaft with a three-pronged metal head. The prongs are triangular and taper to sharp points. Two circular holes are centered between the prongs. The metal shows signs of aging with a darker patina near the shaft and lighter near the prongs. A small metal loop and rivet are visible at the bottom of the shaft. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, wood (beech), gold, textile
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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