

Glaive of the Rota Family
The Glaive of the Rota Family features a long, curved blade with a pointed tip. The top portion of the blade is white, while the bottom is brown with a bronze-colored metal design. A crossguard extends from the handle, with two small, decorative protrusions near the base of the blade. The handle is wrapped with a woven material and adorned with a long blue and orange tassel. To the left, a bronze-colored decorative piece with a wavy edge is visible, while to the right, another long, curved blade with an engraved design can be seen. The background consists of a light blue wall with a horizontal line separating two shades of blue.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1600
- Medium
- Steel, gold, wood
- Culture
- Italian, Venice
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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