Wing Spear (Fluegellanze)

Western European

ca. 1500

Not on view

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Title: Wing Spear (Fluegellanze)
Date: ca. 1500
Culture: Western European
Medium: Steel, wood
Dimensions: L. 89 1/4 in. (226.7 cm); L. of head 24 in. (61 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 15 oz. (1786 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.12
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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