Guisarme

Italian

ca. 1510

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Title: Guisarme
Date: ca. 1510
Culture: Italian
Medium: Steel, wood, copper alloy
Dimensions: L. 8 ft. 7 1/2 in. (262.9 cm); L. of head 32 1/2 in. (82.6 cm); W. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 3.6 oz. (2823.6 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.162
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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