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Boar Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Boar Spear by unknown artist shows a close-up of a dagger. The dagger has an elongated, pointed blade with an engraved design that runs along its entire length. The design appears to be etched into the metal and features a floral pattern. A yellow cord or fabric wraps around the bottom portion of the blade's handle. A small metal piece protrudes from the right side of the handle. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1576
Medium
Steel, wood, leather, textile (probably silk)
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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