Friuli Spear
Culture
Northern Italian
Dateabout 1600–1620
Mediumsteel and wood
Dimensions245 × 68 cm (96 7/16 × 26 3/4 in.), 4 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsBoth faces with maker's mark of character resembling the number '3' surmounted by cross within oval recess; see digital file.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.160
DescriptionSteel. Long quadrangular thrusting spike arising from flat body on either side of which is an upwardly & outwardly curving flat blade stepped at ends drawn into strong quadrangular points; wings are sharpened forward and rear. Shoulders of these are rounded at tall conical 10-sided socket with pair of langets. Both faces of head at base of blades decorated with incised lines & punched decoration. Approximately 3 feet of original octagonal section wooden shaft; upper part studded with iron nails & on 1 flat below langet is carved letter 'I'. Approximately 2 feet of modern wood attached with scarf joint below.ProvenanceMackay collection (#J-40) Purchased by Museum from Gimbel Brothers (NYC) on October 31, 1941. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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