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Culture
Italian
Datelate 1400s–early 1500s
Mediumiron and wood
Dimensions210.8 × 28.6 cm (83 × 11 1/4 in.), 6 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.202
DescriptionStout quadrangular thrusting spike with outwardly curved blade at base. Long body with convex cutting edge opposed by slightly convex back edge at mid-height of which is necked triangular fluke, welded on. Pair of stout triangular lugs at base of head with oval section socket having pair of integral langets at sides & separate pair at front & rear. Oval section wooden staff with conical butt cap. Staff once fabric-covered.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 27, 1930 from Fenton & Sons, Ltd., London, England, their no. 4592F/O/. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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