Zischägge in the Eastern Fashion
Artist
Zacharias Bitterlein
(Germany, Agusburg, 1567–1650)
Datelate 16th–early 17th century
Mediumsteel, iron and leather
Dimensions37.5 × 23.5 × 28.6 cm (14 3/4 × 9 1/4 × 11 1/4 in.), 4 lb 5 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsAugsburg pinecone (Stadtpyr) and makers mark stamped on peak; see digital file.
Yellow inscription by SVG (Grancsay) inside.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1104
Label TextBy the second half of the 1500s, the zischagge was widely used by European cavalry. It typically had a pointed or spherical skill, sometimes fluted, with large cheekpieces, an adjustable nose-guard, and a multi-plate neck defence reminsiscent of a lobster's tail.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on July 21, 1928 from Liberty & Co. Ltd., their no. 8128. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
Not on view
Italian
late 1500s–early 1600s, with later decoration and additions