Parade Spear
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Parade Spear

TitleParade Spear
Datec. 1570–1600 16th century
Mediumsteel, etched; brass lugs; hexagonal wood haft with leather straps; woolen tassel
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginGermany, possibly Augsburg Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineParade Spear, c. 1570–1600. Germany, possibly Augsburg. Steel, etched; brass lugs; hexagonal wood haft with leather straps; woolen tassel; overall: 208.2 cm (81 15/16 in.); blade: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1789
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Parade Spear” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1570–1600. It is executed in steel, etched; brass lugs; hexagonal wood haft with leather straps; woolen tassel 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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