Partisan
Culture
Italian
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Dateabout 1500
Mediumwood, steel and fabric
Dimensions246.4 × 66 cm (97 × 26 in.), 5 lb, 2 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsBoth faces of blade with stamped pincers-like maker's mark at about 1/3 of height (see digital file). At socket one face of blade has Ottoman 'tamga'.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.139
DescriptionLong triangular double-edged blade of flat lozenge section terminating in acute point. Long integral conical socket gently faceted in 10-sided section. Both faces decorated with light pointillé foliation and on one face is crown of 5 points. Above, both faces are crudely etched with saber-wielding horseman. Restored circular section wooden staff covered over much of length with red velvet casing and gold fringes.
ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on viewCollections
about 1600–1650
