Korseke

Italian, probably Venice

ca. 1550

Not on view

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Title: Korseke
Date: ca. 1550
Geography: probably Venice
Culture: Italian, probably Venice
Medium: Steel, wood, gold, leather, copper alloy
Dimensions: L. 8 ft. 11 in. (271.8 cm); L. of head 34 5/8 in. (88 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 8.8 oz. (2517.4 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.362
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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