Trident Head
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Trident Head

TitleTrident Head
Date16th–19th century 16th century
MediumSteel, bronze
ClassificationShafted Weapons
OriginKorean Korean
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Trident Head” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 16th–19th century. It is executed in steel, bronze and classified as shafted weapons. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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