Roncone of the Bodyguard of the Gonzaga Family

1550–1600

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 371

A similar staff weapon, with the arms of a member of the Gonzaga family, is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (accession number 04.3.84).

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Title: Roncone of the Bodyguard of the Gonzaga Family
Date: 1550–1600
Geography: Venice
Culture: Italian, Venice
Medium: Steel, wood
Dimensions: L. 93 1/4 in. (236.86 cm)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1925
Object Number: 25.188.10
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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