Four Lance Heads for the Tournament

late 15th–early 16th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373

The pointed lance heads were intended for the Scharfrennen or similar jousts fought with sharp lances. The four-pronged lance head was used in the Gestech, a joust with blunted lances.

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Title: Four Lance Heads for the Tournament
Date: late 15th–early 16th century
Culture: German
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 14.25.439: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); D. of socket 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.6 oz. (754.1 g); 42.50.38: L. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (6.99 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 3 oz. (1446 g); 42.50.39: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 9.8 oz. (1185 ); 42.50.40: H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 oz.); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. (1360.8 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: 14.25.439: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913; 42.50.38–.40: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
Object Number: 14.25.439; 42.50.38–.40
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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