Partisan

German

dated 1734

Not on view

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Title: Partisan
Date: dated 1734
Culture: German
Medium: Steel, wood, gold
Dimensions: L. 80 1/4 in. (203.8 cm); L. of head 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 3.3 oz. (1454.3 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.414
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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