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Antennae Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish-blue metal sword with a long, narrow blade and rounded tip. Two small, horizontal protrusions are on either side of the blade near the top. The bottom of the blade is shaped like a "Y" with three distinct prongs. The sword has a darker green patina and appears to be made of bronze. It is displayed against a plain background. The title of the piece is "Antennae Sword".

Artwork details

Date:
1500–500 BCE
Medium:
Copper
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
163 × 625 px
Museum record:
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