Parade Halberd
c. 1600–50
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Parade Halberd, c. 1600–50. Italy, 17th century. Steel, engraved; rectangular wood haft with planed corners; overall: 252 cm (99 3/16 in.); blade: 65.6 cm (25 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1826 Highly decorated with remains of silk tassels, this halberd was for ceremonial use.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel, engraved; rectangular wood haft with planed corners
- Dimensions
- Overall: 252 cm (99 3/16 in.); Blade: 65.6 cm (25 13/16 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1826
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation, The Cleveland Museum of Art (09/10/1998); "Armor Court Reinstallation"
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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