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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, thin object resembling a sword, titled "Sword", by an unspecified artist. The object features a gold-colored, metallic surface with a weathered appearance. A circular structure adorns one end, while the other end appears rounded. The object comprises multiple rectangular segments. It is positioned horizontally on a purple background. A small, dark smudge is visible to the left.

Artwork Details

Medium
Iron with gilt bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 141 px
Public Domain
Yes
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