

Glaive of the Bodyguard of the Tiepolo Family
The Glaive of the Bodyguard of the Tiepolo Family features a long, curved blade with a damaged edge. The blade is white with a floral etch and a straight edge on one side and a convex edge on the other. A long handle with brown and gold details features tassels at the bottom. The handle is ornately decorated with gold and blue filigree. A gold crossguard protrudes from the handle with a thin metal spike at the end.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1600
- Medium
- Steel, gold, wood, textile
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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