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Fork Head
Spetum
Fork Head
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Spetum

Culture
Date1500s–1600s
Mediumiron, wood
Dimensions237 cm (93 5/16 in.), 3 lb (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.207
DescriptionTip and wings of square section. Balustered at top of faceted conical socket. Restored staff with traces of paint.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum on April 8, 1944 from Thomas Woroniecki (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
Spear Head
Northern Italian
about 1600
Spear Head
about 1600
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English
late 1600s
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Italian
1500s
Spear Head
Northern Italian
about 1600-1620
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Northern Italian
about 1550
Head
Italian
about 1550
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Northern Italian
early 1600s
Spear Head
Northern Italian
early 1600s
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Italian
1400–1470
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
German
about 900–1000