The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Spearhead (mdung rtse)

Spearhead (mdung rtse)

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Spearhead (mdung rtse)

Date:: 15th–18th century
Culture:: Tibetan or Mongolian
Medium:: Iron and gold
Dimensions:: L. 14 7/8 inches (37.8 cm)
Classification:: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line:: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2001
Accession Number:: 2001.581

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