Glaive for the Bodyguard of Emperor Maximilian II

Medium

Steel, iron, gilding, oak, and silk textile (velvet)

Dimensions

H.: 215.9 cm (85 in.); Blade with socket: H.: 62.6 cm (24 5/8 in.)

Classification

edged weapon-staff

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

106511