Linstock
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Linstock

TitleLinstock
Datec. 1600–1625 16th century
Mediumsteel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studs
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineLinstock, c. 1600–1625. France. Steel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studs; overall: 201 cm (79 1/8 in.); blade: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1786
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Linstock” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1600–1625. It is executed in steel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studs and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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