Arms & ArmorShafted Weapons18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Ancus |
| Medium | Wood (mahagony), steel, ivory, wire |
| Dimensions | L. 25 3/8 in. (64.5 cm) |
| Classification | Shafted Weapons |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 30845