File:Italy, Venice, 17th century - Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family) - 1916.1532 - Cleveland Museum of Art.tif
Summary
Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family)
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Title |
Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family) |
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Object type | Category:Unsupported object#Arms%20and%20ArmorArms and Armor | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Description |
A glaive is a long staff weapon with a large cleaver or knife-like blade. The flat steel blade is conducive to ornamental decoration such as heraldic devices. The decorative nature of this weapon made it a favorite for ceremonial use. |
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Date | between circa 1600 and circa 1620 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medium | Steel, etched; wood haft | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | Overall: 184.5 cm (72 5/8 in.); Blade: 15.2 cm (6 in.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Collection |
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Current location |
Medieval Art |
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Accession number |
1916.1532 |
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Place of creation | Italy, Venice, 17th century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Source/Photographer | https://clevelandart.org/art/1916.1532 |
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