Italy, Venice / c. 1600–1620
Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family)
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family) as arms and armor (Italy, Venice · c. 1600–1620).
The large number of surviving glaives that are decorated with the arms of Venetian families indicate its popularity in the city of Venice.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this arms and armor as steel, etched; wood haft.
The museum's collection notes: A glaive is a long staff weapon with a large cleaver or knife-like blade. The flat steel blade is conducive to ornamental decoration such as heraldic devices. The decorative nature of this weapon made it a favorite for ceremonial use.
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