Guisarme

Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Guisarme
Date: 16th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread
Dimensions: L. 96 1/4 in. (244.5 cm); L. of head 34 1/4 in. (87 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 7.3 oz. (2474.9 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert de Forest, 1914
Object Number: 14.145
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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