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Glaive of the Bodyguard of Giovanni Battista Bourbon del Monte (1541–1614)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Glaive of the Bodyguard of Giovanni Battista Bourbon del Monte (1541–1614) by Large curved single-edged blade. Long narrow blade with convex edge. The blade is widest near the tip. Two short spikes extend from the crossguard. Crossguard has a curved knuckle guard. Decorative etchings on the blade. Long handle visible at the bottom. Wall mounted next to another weapon with a tassel. Light blue and white wall. Gold and silver-colored object to right.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1590–1600
Medium:
Steel, wood, gold, brass, textile
Culture:
Italian, Brescia
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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