Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family)

Date
c. 1600–1620
Medium
steel, etched; wood haft
Culture
Italy, Venice
Department
Medieval Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
95858

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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. The large number of surviving glaives that are decorated with the arms of Venetian families indicate its popularity in the city of Venice.

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Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Provenance
-1916: Frank Gair Macomber (1849-1941), Boston, MA, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art | 1916-: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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  • Representative object from the topic European Edged Weapons Collection
    European Edged Weapons Collection

    These objects are all European swords, daggers, and bladed weapons from the medieval and early modern periods, showcasing the arms and armor traditions across the continent.

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