Friuli Spear
Culture
Northern Italian
Dateabout 1600
Mediumsteel, restored wood
Dimensions237.5 × 66 cm (93 1/2 × 26 in.), 3 lb (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsAt base of 1 lug on both faces is maker's mark - very worn inverted heart-shaped recess with Latin cross above. See digital file.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.162
DescriptionOne-piece head with long narrow, acutely pointed apical spike of quadrangular section, at base of which is pair of outwardly curving, flattened double-edge blades terminating in stepped sharp points; these wings are sharpened forward and back. 1 tip on side-wing may be restored. Tall conical gently faceted socket with pair of very short langets. Restored wooden octagonal section staff expanding slightly to unshod butt.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum at Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. (NYC) on November 25, 1953, sale no. 1473.Paid $45 for lot which included HAM#s 3039.1-3. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on viewCollections
about 1600
