Zischägge
Culture
Central European
Date1625–1650
Mediumsteel and leather with paint
Dimensions32.5 × 26.6 × 42.1 cm (12 13/16 × 10 1/2 × 16 9/16 in.), 3 lb 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsUpper end of nasal with stamped "M" (cf. WAM 2104.1103); point of fall with maker's mark "C [or G] T" above raised dot, all within heart-shaped frame; see digital file.
Nick marks at left of flange & front of skull; 8 serial dots in 2 rows of 4 each on left underside of fall.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1107
DescriptionBlack-painted steel. 1-piece, slightly conical, hemispherical ribbed skull with eye at top. Riveted, pointed fall with adjustable nasal secured by wing screw. Flaring nape defense of 4 rivet lames cusped at mid-width. Terminal lame ogivally pointed. Bluntly pointed cheekpieces (one modern) detached from skull.ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Fortress Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria purchased by John W. Higgins on March 2, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their # 400. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
Netherlandish
about 1625–1650, decorated in 1700s
