Arms & ArmorShafted Weapons17th century

Artwork Details

TitleAncus
MediumWood, steel, silver, brass
DimensionsL. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
ClassificationShafted Weapons
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date17th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSri Lankan
Date Range1601 – 1700

More shafted weapons from the Sri Lankan tradition

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18th–19th centurySpearhead
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18th–19th centuryAncus
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18th–19th centurySpear
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18th–19th centurySpear
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18th–19th centurySpear
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18th–19th centurySpearhead
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18th–19th centurySpearhead
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18th–19th centurySpearhead
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 30837