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Medium: Steel, (510)
Medium: Steel, (510)
Pilgrim
David Smith (American, 1906–1965)
1966.385©
Chanfron in Maximilian Style
Germany, Nuremberg (?), early 16th Century
1916.1845CCCC0
War Hat (or Kettle Hat)
Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)
1916.1565CCCC0
Pricked Spur
Spain, 13th century
1916.1611CCCC0
Gothic Bevor
Spain (Hispano-Flemish), 15th century
1916.1920CCCC0
Helmet
Germany, Saxony, 16th century
1916.1502CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
Germany, 16th century
1916.684CCCC0
Partial Suit of Armor in Maximilian Style
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
1916.1714CCCC0
Pricked Spur
Spain, 13th century
1916.1953CCCC0
Untitled
Richard Stankiewicz (American, 1922–1983)
1986.80©
Gorget
Germany, 16th century
1916.1639CCCC0
Sword
European (unassigned), 15th century
1919.69CCCC0
 Kettle Hat (War Hat)
Italy, 15th century
1916.1919CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
South Germany or Austria, Innsbruck, late 15th century
1916.1720CCCC0
Gothic Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand
South Germany or Austria (Innsbruck), late 15th Century
1916.2081CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
South Germany or Austria
1916.29CCCC0
Miliki
Melvin Edwards (American, b. 1937)
2021.162©
À Lusaka
Melvin Edwards (American, b. 1937)
2021.163©
Long Term
Melvin Edwards (American, b. 1937)
2021.164©
Pair of Candelabra
Russia, Tula
2010.2CCCC0
Snaphance Gunlock
Italy, Brescia (?), 17th century
1916.41CCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1543CCCC0
Pair of Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron
Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)
1916.2080CCCC0
Visored Sallet
Germany, 16th century
2014.393CCCC0
Hanger (Hunting Sword)
Jaspar Bongen the Younger (German, active late 1600s)
1916.1629CCCC0
Cabacete (Helmet)
Spain, late 15th century
2012.39CCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1817CCCC0
Rowel Spur
Spain, early 18th Century
1916.1568CCCC0
Executioner's Sword
Germany, 17th century
1916.1616CCCC0
Burgonet
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1653CCCC0
Burgonet
Italy, Milan(?), 16th century
1916.1642CCCC0
Black and White Elbow Gauntlet for the Right Hand
North Germany, 16th century
1916.1082CCCC0
No image available
Nuremberg, c. 1520
36.2008©
Closed Sallet with Grotesque Face (Schembart visor)
Germany, Nuremberg, early 16th Century
1916.1646CCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle
Germany, Munich, 18th century
1916.40CCCC0
Elements from an Armor
Germany, 16th century
1916.1804CCCC0
Standing Mitt with Ball
Claes Thure Oldenburg (American, 1929–2022)
2017.125©
Pricked Spur
Spain, 13th century
1916.1604CCCC0
Buffe (etched with bands of trophies)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1930CCCC0
Bill
Italy, 15th century
1916.1835CCCC0
Armet à Rondelle
Italy, Milan, 15th century
1916.1551CCCC0
Field Armor in Maximilian Style
Germany, Augsburg(?), early 16th century
2012.38CCCC0
"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining)
England (?), 17th century
1916.1895CCCC0
Savoyard Helmet (Todenkopf)
Italy or Germany, early 17th century
2013.50CCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Gun
Germany, 17th century
1916.39CCCC0
White Loops and Red Spiral on Black Stabile
Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976)
1961.195©
Close Helmet in Maximilian Style
Germany, 16th century
1916.1855CCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1552CCCC0
Rondache (Round Shield)
Italy, Milan, 16th century
1916.1504CCCC0
Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family)
Italy, Venice, 17th century
1916.1532CCCC0
Sword
Germany (?), 15th century
1916.1600CCCC0
Schiavona Broadsword
Italy, Venice, early 18th Century
1916.693CCCC0
Stairs
Monika Sosnowska (Polish, b. 1972)
2011.1©
Estoc
Germany, early 16th Century
1916.686CCCC0
Demi-Chanfron
Germany, Augsburg, 16th century
1916.1526CCCC0
Source
Tony Smith (American, 1912–1980)
2001.256©
Pikeman’s Armor
Netherlands, Dutch or Flemish, 17th century
1923.1063CCCC0
Forms Carried Aloft, No. 2
Richard Hunt (American, b. 1935)
1962.52©
Cuirassier's Armor
Austria, Graz(?), early 17th century
2012.37CCCC0
Bishop's Mantle (Cape)
European (German or Swiss?), early 16th century
1921.1256CCCC0
Parade Sword
Italy, Ferrara, early 16th Century
1916.704CCCC0
Gothic Backplate
Germany, late 15th Century
1916.1613CCCC0
Sword
European, early 15th century
1921.1252CCCC0
Wheel-Lock Carbine from the Bodyguard of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau,...
Georg Zellner (Zell am Wallersee, active late 1500s–early 1600s)
55.2000©
No image available
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
35.2008©
Schiavona Broadsword
Italy, Venice, 18th century
1916.698CCCC0
Tilting Suit (composed)
South Germany, 16th century
1916.1511CCCC0
Schiavona Broadsword
Italy, Venice, early 18th Century
1916.705CCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.31CCCC0
Spanner for a Wheel Lock Gun
Germany, 17th century
2008.171CCCC0
Mount for Purse or Escarcelle
Diego de Çaias (Spanish, 1535–1560)
1916.1550CCCC0
Partisan
Germany, 18th century
1951.352CCCC0
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
Germany, 16th century
1974.58CCCC0
Elements from a Partial Suit of Armor
Germany, 16th century
1923.1067CCCC0
Half Armor for the Foot Tournament
Pompeo della Cesa (Italian, active 1572–93)
1996.299CCCC0
Snaphance Pistol
Spain, Ripoll, 17th century
1918.68CCCC0
Halberd
Switzerland
1916.1562CCCC0
Bardiche (Pole Axe)
Germany or Russia, 16th century
1916.1563CCCC0
Parrying Dagger
Italy, late 16th - early 17th Century
1916.1657CCCC0
Corsèque
Italy, Venice, 16th century
1916.1535CCCC0
Sword
Italy, 16th century
1916.1715CCCC0
Small Sword
France, 18th century
1916.1096CCCC0
Hilt from a Court Sword
England, late 18th Century
1923.1061CCCC0
Officer's Plug Bayonette
England, 17th century
1916.1659CCCC0
Corsèque (Chauve-Souris)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1802CCCC0
Rapier
Federico Picinino (Italian)
1916.695CCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Italy, Brescia, 17th century
1916.52CCCC0
Halberd
Germany (?), late 15th century
1916.1559CCCC0
Executioner's Sword
Germany, late 17th Century
1916.1620CCCC0
Small Sword
Germany, Passau (?), 17th century
1916.1099CCCC0
Parade Halberd
Italy, 17th century
1916.1826CCCC0
Half-Suit of Armor for the Field
North Italy, Brescia (?), 16th century
1916.1816CCCC0
Fragmented Figure Construction
Richard Hunt (American, b. 1935)
1969.16©
Small Sword
Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, 1686–1755)
1916.1094CCCC0
Hauberk
Germany (?), first half 15th Century
1923.1120CCCC0
Halberd
Switzerland
1916.1556CCCC0
Rapier
Spain, 17th century
1916.1811CCCC0
Battle Axe
Italy, late 16th Century
1916.1599CCCC0
Flintlock Pistol
Bortolo Agazzi (Italian) and 1 other
1916.45CCCC0
Halberd
Switzerland
1916.1554CCCC0
Rapier
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1719CCCC0
Left-Handed Dagger or "Main Gauche"
Spain (?) or Italy, (Neapolitan?), 17th century
1916.699CCCC0
Rapier
Blade: Spain, Toledo Hilt: Italt, Belluno?, late 16th-early 17th Century
1974.59CCCC0
Las Meninas
Simone Leigh (American, b. 1967)
2019.175©
Stiletto
Italy, Brescia, 17th century
1916.1699CCCC0
Rapier
Germany, 17th century
1916.1498CCCC0
Halberd
Germany, 16th century
1916.1564CCCC0
Spanner for a Wheel-Lock Gun
Germany, early 17th century
1916.1866CCCC0
Close Helmet (Burgonet)
Italy, Milan (?), early 16th Century
1916.1649CCCC0
Cranequin
Germany, Nuremberg (?), 16th century
1916.1728CCCC0
Tschinki (Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle)
Poland, Silesia, 17th century
1916.1782CCCC0
Burgonet
Italy, 16th century
1916.1650CCCC0
Small Sword
Italy (?), early 18th Century
1916.1101CCCC0
Pair of Wheel-lock Petronels
Georg Kurland (Polish)
2012.97CCCC0
Close Helmet in Maximilian Style
Germany, Nuremberg(?), 16th century
1916.1651CCCC0
Flintlock Pistol
Italy, Brescia, 18th century
1916.49CCCC0
Basket-Hilt Broadsword ("Mortuary Sword")
Hilt: England; Blade: Germany, Solingen (?), Hilt: 17th Century; Blade: 18th Century
1916.696CCCC0
Halberd
Germany, 16th century
1916.1542CCCC0
Halberd
Germany (?), early 16th Century
1916.1561CCCC0
Mount for the Upper Stock of a Flintlock Pistol
Italy, Brescia (?), late 17th Century
1916.56CCCC0
Pillow Sword
Italy, 17th century
1916.1495CCCC0
Wheel-Lock Rifle
Germany, Bavaria (?), 17th century
1919.65CCCC0
Miquelet Lock
Domingo Gabiola (Spanish)
1918.71CCCC0
Gothic Mitten Gauntlet
Italy, 15th century
1916.1645CCCC0
Firebird
Richard Hunt (American, b. 1935)
1984.191©
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
Germany, mid-16th century
1916.1506CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Spain, Toledo (?), second half of 16th Century
1916.1507CCCC0
Small Sword
England, 18th century
1916.1489CCCC0
Hunting Sword
Netherlands
1916.1686CCCC0
Linstock
France, 17th century
1916.1786CCCC0
Small Sword
Italy, 18th century
1916.1494CCCC0
Butt-Cap from a Flintlock Pistol
Italy, late 17th Century
1916.1910CCCC0
Delta Theme IV
George Rickey (American, 1906–2002)
1991.174©
Parade Spear
Germany, Augsburg?, 16th century
1916.1789CCCC0
Cup-Hilted Rapier
Italy, Milan?, 17th century
1916.706CCCC0
Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle
Hans Schmidt (Austrian, 1669)
1959.127CCCC0
Morion
North Italy, late 16th Century
1916.1808CCCC0
Butt-Cap from a Flintlock Pistol
Italy, Brescia, 17th century
1916.1909CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Germany, second half 16th Century
1919.70CCCC0
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
South Germany, early 16th Century
1921.1253CCCC0
Trigger Guard for a Pistol
Italy, Brescia (?), late 17th Century
1916.55CCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Gio Borgognone (Italian) and 1 other
1916.679CCCC0
Breast and Backplates from a Maximilian Armor
Germany, Nuremberg(?), early 16th century
1916.1640CCCC0
Peaked Morion
North Italy, Milan?, 16th century
1916.1085CCCC0
Halberd
France, early 17th century
1916.1797CCCC0
Miniature Table with Compass
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918) and 1 other
1966.480CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Spain, Toledo, second half of 16th Century
1916.1509CCCC0
Breast and Backplate from an Armor
Germany, Landshut, mid-16th century
1916.1091CCCC0
Helmet
North India
1919.62CCCC0
Smallsword
France, Paris
1916.1097CCCC0
Burgonet with Hinged Cheek Pieces
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1086CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Germany, second half of 16th Century
1919.68CCCC0
Untitled
Lee Bontecou (American, 1931–2022)
1967.77©
Small Sword with Masks and Figures
hilt: Holland, blade: Germany, Solingen, 17th century
1916.1488CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1758CCCC0
Hunting Sword
France (blade: Germany?), 18th century
1916.1492CCCC0
Dagger
Netherlands
1916.1688CCCC0
Collar
European, 15th century
1916.1584CCCC0
Dagger
Italy, early 17th century
1916.1865CCCC0
Rapier
Clemens Horn (German, 1586–1617)
1916.697CCCC0
Powder Flask
Johann Michael Maucher (German, 1645–1701)
1916.1887CCCC0
Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II
Anton Peffenhauser (German, 1525–1603)
1916.1888CCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle
Germany, early 18th Century
1918.73CCCC0
Pauldron for Right shoulder
Italy, 16th century
1916.1528CCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Franco-Flemish, Liège, early 18th century
1916.50CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1742CCCC0
Small Sword
France, Paris (?), 18th century
1974.57CCCC0
Glaive
Italy, Venice, 17th century
1916.1536CCCC0
Heavy Jousting Armor (Stechzeug) of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I ...
Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)
9.2022©
Small Sword
Netherlands
1916.1093CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword with Flamboyant Blade
Germany, second half 16th Century
1919.71CCCC0
Small Sword
France, 18th century
1916.1484CCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.33CCCC0
Standing
Kim Jongku (Korean, b. 1963)
6.2023©
Pauldron for Right Shoulder
Italy, 17th century
1916.1524CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate and Taces
North Italy, late 15th Century
1919.63CCCC0
Health Chair
Ironrite, Inc. (American) and 1 other
1984.181©
Cavalry Sword
Germany, Saxony, 18th century
1919.55CCCC0
Burgonet with Hinged Cheek Pieces
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
1916.1088CCCC0
White and Steel Polars
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
2005.144©
Brandistock (with retractible blades)
Italy, early 17th century
1921.1257CCCC0
Parrying Dagger
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1891CCCC0
Small Sword
Germany, 18th century
1916.1501CCCC0
Dagger
Italy, late 17th Century
1916.1713CCCC0
Small Sword
England, 17th century
1916.1497CCCC0
Model for Portal
Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904–1988)
1977.131©
Partisan
Italy, 16th century
1916.1818CCCC0
Hunting Sword
Netherlands, early 1700s
1916.1627CCCC0
Compass Armchair
Jean Prouvé (French, 1901–1984)
2003.93©
Combined Priming Flask and Wheel-Lock Spanner
Germany or Austria, first half of 17th Century
1916.43CCCC0
Dagger
Switzerland and/or France, 17th century (16th century blade)
1916.1894CCCC0
Patron (Cartridge Box)
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1911CCCC0
Hunting Sword
Clemens Willems (German)
1916.1626CCCC0
Basket-Hilt Broadsword
Scotland, Stirling(?), 18th century
1916.703CCCC0
Falchion
Italy (?), blade: 18th century
1916.1624CCCC0
Spanner for a Wheel-Lock Gun
Germany, 17th century
1916.669CCCC0
Cup-Hilted Rapier
Spain, Toledo, 17th century
1916.1810CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1761CCCC0
Small-Sword
Switzerland, Geneva(?) (blade: Germany, Solingen, early 18th c.), late 18th Century
2002.1CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1760CCCC0
Round Shield (Rondache)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1615CCCC0
Banner Head in the Form of a Fleur-de-lys
France, 18th century
1916.1490CCCC0
Helmet with Barred Visor
England (?), 16th century (visor and neck lames modern, by S.J. Whawell)
1916.1084CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1740CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1754CCCC0
Corsèque (Chauve-Souris)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1801CCCC0
Mandrake
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
1964.4©
Inscription Plaque, Possibly from a Door
Iran, Safavid period (1501–1722)
1994.1CCCC0
Seven-Flanged Mace
Italy (?), 16th century
1916.1589CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1759CCCC0
Pear Stalk Cabasset
North Italy, Brescia(?), late 16th Century
1916.1805CCCC0
Breastplate
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
1916.1647CCCC0
Miquelet Lock
Spain, late 17th Century
1918.72CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1757CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1744CCCC0
Wending Back
Anthony Caro
1970.29©
Breastplate from Hussar's Cuirass
Germany, Augsburg or Hungary, 16th century
1916.1521CCCC0
Flower of Erebus
John Clague (American, 1928–2004)
1960.61©
Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle
Italy, Sardinia
1919.64CCCC0
Small Sword
France, late 17th Century
1916.1500CCCC0
Progression in Black and White
John Clague (American, 1928–2004)
1963.267©
Matchlock Musket
Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1916.828CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1756CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1764CCCC0
Cup from a Rapier's Hilt
Italy, 17th century
1916.1809CCCC0
Vambrace
Germany, Augsburg, 16th century
1916.1083CCCC0
Small Sword
France, 17th century
1916.1485CCCC0
Body Guard (Brigandine)
Italy (?), early 16th Century
1921.1250CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1762CCCC0
Baby Stroller
Yayoi Kusama (Japanese, 1929-)
2010.463©
Purse Strap
Italy, 16th century
1916.1549CCCC0
Dagger
Italy, 16th century
1916.1687CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1763CCCC0
Seed Pods
Sopheap Pich (Cambodian, b. 1971)
2016.37©
Pair of Upper Arm Canons
Negroli Workshop (Italian, c. 1500–1561)
1916.1517CCCC0
Cinderella
Eugen Napoleon Neureuther (German, 1806–1862) and 1 other
2018.302CCCC0
Dagger
Italy, early 17th Century
1916.1696CCCC0
The Drinking Customs of Society or Worship of Bacchus
George Cruikshank (British, 1792–1878) and 1 other
1931.434CCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1918CCCC0
Close Helmet (from a funerary achievement?)
Holland (?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1787CCCC0
The Forest Maiden
Wendelin Wick (German, active 1842–1853) and 1 other
2018.303CCCC0
Untitled (bridge of harmony)
Jim Hodges (American, b. 1957)
2014.10©
Black and White Morion
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1080CCCC0
Gorget (from a funerary achievement?)
Netherlands(?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1806CCCC0
Basket-Hilted Broadsword
hilt: Scotland; blade: Germany, Solingen, hilt: 18th Century
1916.701CCCC0
Battle Axe
Scandinavia (?), 15th century
1916.1601CCCC0
Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol
South Germany, 16th century
1916.672CCCC0
Crossbow
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1729CCCC0
Brayette
European, 15th century
1916.1574CCCC0
Flintlock Pistol
Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter (German, 1716–1795)
1918.76CCCC0
Spiritualized
Jim Lambie (Scottish, b. 1964)
2012.1©
Small Sword
France, Paris
1916.1496CCCC0
Hauberk
Turkey (?), 15th century
1916.1890CCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.1795CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 17th century
1916.1962CCCC0
Reticulation
John Clague (American, 1928–2004)
1979.119©
Cranequin
France (?), late 15th Century
1916.2082CCCC0
Serpent Deity (Nag Devta I)
Mrinalini Mukherjee (Indian, 1949–2015)
2016.544©
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1567CCCC0
Cape of Mail
Europe, 16th century
1916.1972CCCC0
Court Sword
France, late 18th century
1923.1068CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 17th century
1916.1961CCCC0
Dagger
Germany, mid-16th century
1916.1663CCCC0
Leg Guard (Greave)
Germany, 16th century
1916.1519CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
Domenico dei Barini (Italian, 1492-c. 1516)
1916.1566CCCC0
Cabasset
Italy, 16th century
1919.56CCCC0
Pellet Crossbow for a Child
Germany, early 17th Century
1928.671CCCC0
Hauberk of Chain Mail
Europe
1916.1092CCCC0
Breastplate
Italy, Pisa, 1550-1570
1916.1792CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.282CCCC0
Bullet-mould
Unassigned, early 18th Century
1916.1952CCCC0
Chain Mail
Europe
1916.1971CCCC0
Pommel of Sword
Italy, 17th century
1916.1703CCCC0
Gorget
Germany, 16th century
1916.1089CCCC0
Court Sword
England, London or Birmingham, late 18th Century
1916.1095CCCC0
Powder Flask
Germany, 17th century
1916.60CCCC0
Gun Rest
Italy, 17th century
1916.1776CCCC0
Carbine Hanger
Italy, 17th century
1916.1907CCCC0
Pellet Crossbow
South Germany (?), 17th century
1916.1726CCCC0
Sleeves of Chain Mail
Germany, 16th century
1916.1638CCCC0
Pair of Tassets
Germany, 16th century
1916.1867CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.667CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.676CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.693CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.750CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.753CCCC0
Curb Bit
Germany, 16th century
1923.1124CCCC0
Battle Axe
India, Sind, Kach tribe
1916.726CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.668CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.675CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.686CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.689CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.721CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.752CCCC0
Dagger (Gwálaa)
Native North America, Northwest Coast, Alaska, Tlingit
1916.720CCCC0
Partisan
Italy, early 17th Century
1916.1923CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.672CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.682CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.692CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.696CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.697CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.718CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.735CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.738CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.748CCCC0
Left Arm Elements from a Boy's Armor (Lower Cannon, Couter, Rerebrace)
Germany, Augsburg, mostly 17th Century (some modern)
1916.708CCCC0
Cranequin
Germany, 17th century
1916.1727CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.557CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.670CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.671CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.687CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.700CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.708CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.729CCCC0
Ceremonial Arrowhead
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.740CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.669CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.690CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.701CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.703CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.706CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.715CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.728CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.742CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.751CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.664CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.691CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.720CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.746CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.678CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.698CCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.740CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Armor for Man and Horse with Völs-Colonna Arms
North Italy, 16th century
1964.88steelJohn L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pilgrim
David Smith (American, 1906–1965)
1966.385steelOverall: 206.9 cm (81 7/16 in.)Contemporary Collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art©
Chanfron in Maximilian Style
Germany, Nuremberg (?), early 16th Century
1916.1845steel Overall: 59.2 x 33.2 x 10.1 cm (23 5/16 x 13 1/16 x 4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
War Hat (or Kettle Hat)
Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)
1916.1565steelOverall: 36 x 22 x 26.6 cm (14 3/16 x 8 11/16 x 10 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pricked Spur
Spain, 13th century
1916.1611steelOverall: 11.1 x 7.7 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Bevor
Spain (Hispano-Flemish), 15th century
1916.1920steelOverall: 27.4 x 16.3 cm (10 13/16 x 6 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Helmet
Germany, Saxony, 16th century
1916.1502steelOverall: 34.5 x 32 x 22 cm (13 9/16 x 12 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
Germany, 16th century
1916.684steelOverall: 32.4 x 31.4 cm (12 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Partial Suit of Armor in Maximilian Style
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
1916.1714steelOverall: 28.7 x 30.4 x 21.7 cm (11 5/16 x 11 15/16 x 8 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pricked Spur
Spain, 13th century
1916.1953steelOverall: 19 x 8.4 cm (7 1/2 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Untitled
Richard Stankiewicz (American, 1922–1983)
1986.80welded steelOverall: 170.2 x 91.4 x 86.3 cm (67 x 36 x 34 in.)Gift of the Cleveland Society for Contemporary Art in honor of Edward B. Henning and Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund©
Gorget
Germany, 16th century
1916.1639steelOverall: 31.6 x 25.2 x 17.2 cm (12 7/16 x 9 15/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword
European (unassigned), 15th century
1919.69steelOverall: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.); Quillions: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
 Kettle Hat (War Hat)
Italy, 15th century
1916.1919steelOverall: 30.3 x 25.9 x 17.5 cm (11 15/16 x 10 3/16 x 6 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
South Germany or Austria, Innsbruck, late 15th century
1916.1720steelOverall: 53.2 x 35.2 x 16.3 cm (20 15/16 x 13 7/8 x 6 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand
South Germany or Austria (Innsbruck), late 15th Century
1916.2081steelOverall: 32 x 9.5 cm (12 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
South Germany or Austria
1916.29steelOverall: 50.5 x 35.8 x 15.8 cm (19 7/8 x 14 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Miliki
Melvin Edwards (American, b. 1937)
2021.162steel33 x 22.9 x 20.8 cm (13 x 9 x 8 3/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
À Lusaka
Melvin Edwards (American, b. 1937)
2021.163steel29.6 x 19.4 x 14 cm (11 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Long Term
Melvin Edwards (American, b. 1937)
2021.164steel31.2 x 18 x 20.6 cm (12 5/16 x 7 1/16 x 8 1/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Pair of Candelabra
Russia, Tula
2010.2cut and polished steel with gold and silvered decorationOverall: 40.7 x 24.8 cm (16 x 9 3/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Snaphance Gunlock
Italy, Brescia (?), 17th century
1916.41steel, chiseledOverall: 14 x 7.3 cm (5 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1543riveted steel ringsOverall: 121.3 x 85.7 cm (47 3/4 x 33 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pair of Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron
Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)
1916.2080steelOverall: 21.5 x 25.2 x 14.8 cm (8 7/16 x 9 15/16 x 5 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Visored Sallet
Germany, 16th century
2014.393steelOverall: 21 x 25 x 42 cm (8 1/4 x 9 13/16 x 16 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Hanger (Hunting Sword)
Jaspar Bongen the Younger (German, active late 1600s)
1916.1629steel; gold and silver damascened hiltOverall: 73 cm (28 3/4 in.); Blade: 57.7 cm (22 11/16 in.); Quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cabacete (Helmet)
Spain, late 15th century
2012.39steelOverall: 27.3 x 26 x 36.5 cm (10 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 14 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1817riveted steel ringsDiameter: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Overall: 128.3 x 91.4 cm (50 1/2 x 36 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rowel Spur
Spain, early 18th Century
1916.1568steel Diameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Executioner's Sword
Germany, 17th century
1916.1616steelOverall: 98.1 cm (38 5/8 in.); Blade: 75.3 cm (29 5/8 in.); Quillions: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); Grip: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Burgonet
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1653steel, etchedOverall: 31.5 x 35.4 x 21.3 cm (12 3/8 x 13 15/16 x 8 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Burgonet
Italy, Milan(?), 16th century
1916.1642steel, radiate flutingsOverall: 25.3 x 26 x 25.3 cm (9 15/16 x 10 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Black and White Elbow Gauntlet for the Right Hand
North Germany, 16th century
1916.1082steel, blackened with leatherOverall: 43.2 x 12.7 cm (17 x 5 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
No image available
Nuremberg, c. 1520
36.2008steelLent by The Royal Armouries, Leeds©
Closed Sallet with Grotesque Face (Schembart visor)
Germany, Nuremberg, early 16th Century
1916.1646painted steelOverall: 27.3 x 25.7 x 22.2 cm (10 3/4 x 10 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle
Germany, Munich, 18th century
1916.40steel, engravedOverall: 29.2 x 11.7 cm (11 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Elements from an Armor
Germany, 16th century
1916.1804steel, leather bands; steel; steel and leatherGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Standing Mitt with Ball
Claes Thure Oldenburg (American, 1929–2022)
2017.125steel, lead and woodOverall: 210.8 x 241.2 x 388.4 cm (83 x 94 15/16 x 152 15/16 in.)Gift of Agnes Gund given in honor of George Gund III©
Pricked Spur
Spain, 13th century
1916.1604steelOverall: 14.9 x 7.9 cm (5 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Buffe (etched with bands of trophies)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1930etched steelOverall: 25.5 x 17.5 x 13.8 cm (10 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 5 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Bill
Italy, 15th century
1916.1835steel, wood haftOverall: 184.8 cm (72 3/4 in.); Blade: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Armet à Rondelle
Italy, Milan, 15th century
1916.1551steelOverall: 28.6 x 32.4 x 20.3 cm (11 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Field Armor in Maximilian Style
Germany, Augsburg(?), early 16th century
2012.38fluted steel with leather strapsOverall: 170.2 cm (67 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining)
England (?), 17th century
1916.1895steel Overall: 20.3 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm (8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Savoyard Helmet (Todenkopf)
Italy or Germany, early 17th century
2013.50steel, blackenedOverall: 30.5 cm (12 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin TrustCCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Gun
Germany, 17th century
1916.39steel, engravedOverall: 22.7 x 16.5 x 5.8 cm (8 15/16 x 6 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
White Loops and Red Spiral on Black Stabile
Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976)
1961.195painted steel and aluminumOverall: 77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.)Gift of The Halle Bros. Co.©
Close Helmet in Maximilian Style
Germany, 16th century
1916.1855steel and brassOverall: 30.5 x 21.8 x 32 cm (12 x 8 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1552riveted steel rings; close wovenOverall: 110.5 cm (43 1/2 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Breastplate with Etched Bands of Trophies and Medallions
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1654etched steelOverall: 46 x 34.7 x 15.9 cm (18 1/8 x 13 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rondache (Round Shield)
Italy, Milan, 16th century
1916.1504etched and gilded steel with brass rivetsDiameter: 57.8 cm (22 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family)
Italy, Venice, 17th century
1916.1532steel, etched; wood haftOverall: 184.5 cm (72 5/8 in.); Blade: 15.2 cm (6 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword
Germany (?), 15th century
1916.1600steel; wood and leather gripOverall: 104.2 cm (41 in.); Blade: 87.3 cm (34 3/8 in.); Quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Schiavona Broadsword
Italy, Venice, early 18th Century
1916.693steel, leather, wood, brassOverall: 109.9 cm (43 1/4 in.); Blade: 94 cm (37 in.); Grip: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); Guard: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Stairs
Monika Sosnowska (Polish, b. 1972)
2011.1steel, paintOverall: 294.6 x 165.1 x 88.9 cm (116 x 65 x 35 in.)Gift of Scott C. Mueller and Margaret Fulton Mueller and Sundry Art-Contemporary Fund©
Estoc
Germany, early 16th Century
1916.686steel, wood and leatherOverall: 156.6 cm (61 5/8 in.); Blade: 125.3 cm (49 5/16 in.); Quillions: 26.2 cm (10 5/16 in.); Grip: 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Demi-Chanfron
Germany, Augsburg, 16th century
1916.1526steel, etched and gilded; leatherOverall: 6.8 x 24.5 cm (2 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Source
Tony Smith (American, 1912–1980)
2001.256painted steelOverall: 335.2 x 899.1 x 1036.3 cm (131 15/16 x 354 x 408 in.)Gift of the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company©
Pikeman’s Armor
Netherlands, Dutch or Flemish, 17th century
1923.1063steel with brass rivets and black paintGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Forms Carried Aloft, No. 2
Richard Hunt (American, b. 1935)
1962.52brazed and welded steelOverall: 128.2 cm (50 1/2 in.)Contemporary Collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art©
Cuirassier's Armor
Austria, Graz(?), early 17th century
2012.37steel (originally blued, now black); leather strapsOverall: 171.4 cm (67 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bishop's Mantle (Cape)
European (German or Swiss?), early 16th century
1921.1256riveted steel (some brass) rings; reinforced collarOverall (display): 55.9 x 53.3 x 27.9 cm (22 x 21 x 11 in.); Laid flat: 95.8 cm (37 11/16 in.); Diameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Parade Sword
Italy, Ferrara, early 16th Century
1916.704steel, etched and gildedOverall: 101.9 cm (40 1/8 in.); Blade: 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in.); Quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); Grip: 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Backplate
Germany, late 15th Century
1916.1613steel, modern leather strapsOverall: 44.5 x 34.5 x 16.5 cm (17 1/2 x 13 9/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword
European, early 15th century
1921.1252steel, leather, wireOverall: 85.3 cm (33 9/16 in.); Blade: 71.7 cm (28 1/4 in.); Quillions: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.); Grip: 12.7 cm (5 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wheel-Lock Carbine from the Bodyguard of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau,...
Georg Zellner (Zell am Wallersee, active late 1500s–early 1600s)
55.2000steel, wood (walnut) inlaid with staghornOn Loan from the Collection of Justin Kohn and Family©
No image available
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
35.2008steel; leather strapsLent by The Royal Armouries, Leeds©
Schiavona Broadsword
Italy, Venice, 18th century
1916.698steel, brass, leather and woodOverall: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.); Blade: 84.4 cm (33 1/4 in.); Grip: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); Guard: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Tilting Suit (composed)
South Germany, 16th century
1916.1511steel, leather straps, brass rivetsGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Schiavona Broadsword
Italy, Venice, early 18th Century
1916.705steel and silver wire grip. silver pommelOverall: 107.3 cm (42 1/4 in.); Blade: 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in.); Grip: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Guard: 12.7 cm (5 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.31steel; round wood haftBlade: 33 cm (13 in.); Haft: 100.5 cm (39 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Spanner for a Wheel Lock Gun
Germany, 17th century
2008.171steelOverall: 16.5 x 2.5 cm (6 1/2 x 1 in.)Gift of Dr. Marvin ShieCCCC0
Mount for Purse or Escarcelle
Diego de Çaias (Spanish, 1535–1560)
1916.1550steel with gold inlayOverall: 19 x 13.9 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Partisan
Germany, 18th century
1951.352steel, etched, haft brokenOverall: 29.1 cm (11 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William F. WiemanCCCC0
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
Germany, 16th century
1974.58steel; wood, leather, sharkskin gripOverall: 116.8 cm (46 in.); Blade: 94.8 cm (37 5/16 in.); Quillions: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.); Grip: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)Gift from the Bascom Little EstateCCCC0
Elements from a Partial Suit of Armor
Germany, 16th century
1923.1067steel with black paintGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Half Armor for the Foot Tournament
Pompeo della Cesa (Italian, active 1572–93)
1996.299etched and gilded steel, brass rivets, leather and velvet fittingsOverall: 31.7 x 27.7 x 21.6 cm (12 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Snaphance Pistol
Spain, Ripoll, 17th century
1918.68steel, ebony with silver inlayOverall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.); Barrel: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Bore: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
Switzerland
1916.1562steel; new rectangular wood haft with planed cornersOverall: 159.7 cm (62 7/8 in.); Blade: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Bardiche (Pole Axe)
Germany or Russia, 16th century
1916.1563steel, leather, brass; wood haftOverall: 178.5 cm (70 1/4 in.); Blade: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Parrying Dagger
Italy, late 16th - early 17th Century
1916.1657steel, copper wireOverall: 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.); Blade: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Quillions: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Corsèque
Italy, Venice, 16th century
1916.1535steel; round wood haft; tasselOverall: 269.2 cm (106 in.); Blade: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword
Italy, 16th century
1916.1715steel, hilt russetted, leather gripOverall: 100 cm (39 3/8 in.); Blade: 87 cm (34 1/4 in.); Quillions: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); Grip: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
France, 18th century
1916.1096steel, copper alloy inlays; wood grip with steel wireOverall: 90.7 cm (35 11/16 in.); Blade: 77.2 cm (30 3/8 in.); Quillions: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hilt from a Court Sword
England, late 18th Century
1923.1061polished steel, pierced and inset with faceted steel beadsOverall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Guard: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Officer's Plug Bayonette
England, 17th century
1916.1659steel serrated blade, brass, and woodOverall: 46.6 cm (18 3/8 in.); Blade: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Quillions: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Grip: 15.4 cm (6 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Corsèque (Chauve-Souris)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1802steel; round wood haft with leather strapsOverall: 183.5 cm (72 1/4 in.); Blade: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rapier
Federico Picinino (Italian)
1916.695steel; hilt russeted; wire gripOverall: 144.8 cm (57 in.); Quillions: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Parade Halberd (from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony [...
Germany, Saxony, late 16th Century
1916.1819steel, gilt and etched; round wood haftOverall: 238.2 cm (93 3/4 in.); Blade: 30.5 cm (12 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Italy, Brescia, 17th century
1916.52steel, chiseled decoration with walnut stockOverall: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.); Barrel: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
Germany (?), late 15th century
1916.1559steel, pierced circular holes; wood haftOverall: 230.7 cm (90 13/16 in.); Blade: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Executioner's Sword
Germany, late 17th Century
1916.1620steel, wood, brass and copper wireOverall: 108.9 cm (42 7/8 in.); Blade: 85.7 cm (33 3/4 in.); Quillions: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.); Grip: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
Germany, Passau (?), 17th century
1916.1099steel, wood, steel wire, copper, chiseled shell guard; blade: blued, gilded, pierced and engravedOverall: 104.5 cm (41 1/8 in.); Blade: 86 cm (33 7/8 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Parade Halberd
Italy, 17th century
1916.1826steel, engraved; rectangular wood haft with planed cornersOverall: 252 cm (99 3/16 in.); Blade: 65.6 cm (25 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Half-Suit of Armor for the Field
North Italy, Brescia (?), 16th century
1916.1816steel with etched decorative bands and roundelsGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Fragmented Figure Construction
Richard Hunt (American, b. 1935)
1969.16welded steelBase: 35.6 x 66 x 66 cm (14 x 26 x 26 in.); Unframed: 143.5 cm (56 1/2 in.)Gift of Arnold H. Maremont©
Small Sword
Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, 1686–1755)
1916.1094steel, gilt and russeted, copper, woodOverall: 105.4 cm (41 1/2 in.); Blade: 87.9 cm (34 5/8 in.); Guard: 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Two-Handed Sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-Lunüneburg
Germany, Brunswick, 16th century
1916.1508steel, leather and wire bound gripOverall: 186.1 cm (73 1/4 in.); Blade: 132.1 cm (52 in.); Quillions: 51.4 cm (20 1/4 in.); Grip: 45.7 cm (18 in.); Ricasso: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hauberk
Germany (?), first half 15th Century
1923.1120steel and brass rings, riveted with modern buckles and strapsOverall: 76.2 cm (30 in.); Sleeves: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
Switzerland
1916.1556steel; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners)Overall: 205.7 cm (81 in.); Blade: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rapier
Spain, 17th century
1916.1811steel, pierced and chiseled, leather and wood gripDiameter: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Overall: 105.6 cm (41 9/16 in.); Blade: 99.5 cm (39 3/16 in.); Quillions: 29.6 cm (11 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Battle Axe
Italy, late 16th Century
1916.1599steel, inset with copper rosetteBlade: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Head: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Flintlock Pistol
Bortolo Agazzi (Italian) and 1 other
1916.45steel with traces of gilding; walnut stockOverall: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); Barrel: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Bore: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
Switzerland
1916.1554steel; rectangular wood haft with planed cornersOverall: 160 cm (63 in.); Blade: 19.3 cm (7 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rapier
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1719steel; hilt of deeply blued steel; woodOverall: 125.2 cm (49 5/16 in.); Blade: 110 cm (43 5/16 in.); Quillions: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.); Grip: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Left-Handed Dagger or "Main Gauche"
Spain (?) or Italy, (Neapolitan?), 17th century
1916.699steel, pierced and chiseledOverall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.); Blade: 44.4 cm (17 1/2 in.); Quillions: 25.4 cm (10 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rapier
Blade: Spain, Toledo Hilt: Italt, Belluno?, late 16th-early 17th Century
1974.59steel, ribbed guard and pommel; wood and wireOverall: 135.9 cm (53 1/2 in.); Blade: 111.1 cm (43 3/4 in.); Quillions: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.); Grip: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)Gift from the Bascom Little EstateCCCC0
No image available
Netherlands, Holland
38.2008steelLent by The Royal Armouries, Leeds©
Las Meninas
Simone Leigh (American, b. 1967)
2019.175Terracotta, steel, raffia, porcelainOverall: 182.9 x 213.4 x 152.4 cm (72 x 84 x 60 in.)Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller©
Stiletto
Italy, Brescia, 17th century
1916.1699steelOverall: 23.4 cm (9 3/16 in.); Blade: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.); Quillions: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
1916.1516russet steel, etched and gildedOverall: 33.3 x 27 x 23.5 cm (13 1/8 x 10 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rapier
Germany, 17th century
1916.1498steel; blued, gilded, and perforated bladeOverall: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.); Blade: 86.5 cm (34 1/16 in.); Quillions: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Grip: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
Germany, 16th century
1916.1564steel, pierced quatrefoil; rectangular wood haft with planed cornersOverall: 182.3 cm (71 3/4 in.); Blade: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Spanner for a Wheel-Lock Gun
Germany, early 17th century
1916.1866steelOverall: 15.5 x 7.1 cm (6 1/8 x 2 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Close Helmet (Burgonet)
Italy, Milan (?), early 16th Century
1916.1649steelOverall: 34.3 x 25.7 x 22.2 cm (13 1/2 x 10 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cranequin
Germany, Nuremberg (?), 16th century
1916.1728steel, flax cord, wooden handleRack: 36.3 cm (14 5/16 in.); Crank: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Gear housing: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Tschinki (Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle)
Poland, Silesia, 17th century
1916.1782steel with traces gilding; walnut stock inlaid with bone, stag horn, mother-of-pearlOverall: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.); Butt: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Barrel: 94.9 cm (37 3/8 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Burgonet
Italy, 16th century
1916.1650steelOverall: 23.8 x 29.2 x 24.2 cm (9 3/8 x 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
Italy (?), early 18th Century
1916.1101steel, wood, copper wireOverall: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.); Blade: 83.7 cm (32 15/16 in.); Guard: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pair of Wheel-lock Petronels
Georg Kurland (Polish)
2012.97steel, gilding, and wood inlaid with elk horn, ivory, and mother-of-pearlOverall: 70.5 cm (27 3/4 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Close Helmet in Maximilian Style
Germany, Nuremberg(?), 16th century
1916.1651steel, brass rivetsOverall: 29.2 x 34.9 x 23.5 cm (11 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Flintlock Pistol
Italy, Brescia, 18th century
1916.49steel, walnut and bone stockOverall: 48.3 cm (19 in.); Barrel: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.); Bore: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Basket-Hilt Broadsword ("Mortuary Sword")
Hilt: England; Blade: Germany, Solingen (?), Hilt: 17th Century; Blade: 18th Century
1916.696steel, chiseled; inlaid gilt- silver foil; wood and wire gripOverall: 101.6 cm (40 in.); Blade: 85.2 cm (33 9/16 in.); Hilt: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
Germany, 16th century
1916.1542steel, with pierced trefoils; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners)Overall: 200.7 cm (79 in.); Blade: 25.4 cm (10 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
Germany (?), early 16th Century
1916.1561steel, quatrefoil piercing; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners)Overall: 217.4 cm (85 9/16 in.); Blade: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Mount for the Upper Stock of a Flintlock Pistol
Italy, Brescia (?), late 17th Century
1916.56chiseled steelOverall: 10.2 x 3 cm (4 x 1 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pillow Sword
Italy, 17th century
1916.1495steel, pierced; leather and woodOverall: 93 cm (36 5/8 in.); Blade: 77.8 cm (30 5/8 in.); Quillions: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wheel-Lock Rifle
Germany, Bavaria (?), 17th century
1919.65steel, brass, walnut stock inlaid with bone, horn and ivoryOverall: 77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.); Butt: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); Barrel: 49.8 cm (19 5/8 in.); Bore: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Miquelet Lock
Domingo Gabiola (Spanish)
1918.71steelOverall: 11.6 x 9.6 cm (4 9/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Mitten Gauntlet
Italy, 15th century
1916.1645steelOverall: 30.2 x 10.8 cm (11 7/8 x 4 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Firebird
Richard Hunt (American, b. 1935)
1984.191welded corten steelOverall: 243.8 cm (96 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dorsky©
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
Germany, mid-16th century
1916.1506steel, blued pommel and quillions, leather gripOverall: 123.9 cm (48 3/4 in.); Blade: 92.3 cm (36 5/16 in.); Quillions: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.); Grip: 30.5 cm (12 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Spain, Toledo (?), second half of 16th Century
1916.1507steel, wood and leather gripOverall: 167.3 cm (65 7/8 in.); Blade: 126 cm (49 5/8 in.); Quillions: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.); Grip: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); Ricasso: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
England, 18th century
1916.1489steel; piercing; perforationOverall: 97 cm (38 3/16 in.); Blade: 80.5 cm (31 11/16 in.); Grip: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.); Guard: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hunting Sword
Netherlands
1916.1686steel; pierced and chiseled cast-iron hilt ; blade engravedOverall: 65 cm (25 9/16 in.); Blade: 52.9 cm (20 13/16 in.); Quillions: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Grip: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Linstock
France, 17th century
1916.1786steel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studsOverall: 201 cm (79 1/8 in.); Blade: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
Italy, 18th century
1916.1494steel, iron, copper wire, woodOverall: 95.2 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78.8 cm (31 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Butt-Cap from a Flintlock Pistol
Italy, late 17th Century
1916.1910steel, chiseledOverall: 8.6 x 9.7 cm (3 3/8 x 3 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Delta Theme IV
George Rickey (American, 1906–2002)
1991.174stainless steelOverall: 114.3 x 110.5 cm (45 x 43 1/2 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Mary S. and Louis S. Myers©
Parade Halberd (from the bodyguard of Ludwig Rudolf, Duke of Brunswick-...
Germany, 18th century
2007.164blued, etched and gilded steel, wooden haft with orginal steel base spike, silk tassel with alternating blue and gold bandsOverall: 276.9 cm (109 in.)Alma Kroeger FundCCCC0
Parade Partisan (from the Bodyguard of August Wilhelm, Duke of Brunswick...
Germany, 18th century
2007.165blued, etched and gilded steel, wooden haft with orginal steel base spike, silk tassel with alternating blue and gold bandsOverall: 258.5 cm (101 3/4 in.)Alma Kroeger FundCCCC0
No image available
Germany, 16th century
37.2008steel; leather; brassLent by The Royal Armouries, Leeds©
Parade Spear
Germany, Augsburg?, 16th century
1916.1789steel, etched; brass lugs; hexagonal wood haft with leather straps; woolen tasselOverall: 208.2 cm (81 15/16 in.); Blade: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cup-Hilted Rapier
Italy, Milan?, 17th century
1916.706steel, pierced, chased and chiseled; wire ferrules on leather-covered wood gripOverall: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 in.); Blade: 100.9 cm (39 3/4 in.); Quillions: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle
Hans Schmidt (Austrian, 1669)
1959.127steel, varnished wood (walnut) stock decorated with inlaid silver wire and appliquésOverall: 110.2 cm (43 3/8 in.); Butt: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Barrel: 83.2 cm (32 3/4 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. SchillingCCCC0
Morion
North Italy, late 16th Century
1916.1808steel with etched floral motif and medallion (on comb) with boar under oak treeOverall: 39 x 23.5 x 33 cm (15 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 13 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Butt-Cap from a Flintlock Pistol
Italy, Brescia, 17th century
1916.1909steel, chiseledDiameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Germany, second half 16th Century
1919.70steel, leather and wood grip, bronze pommelOverall: 170.5 cm (67 1/8 in.); Blade: 125.6 cm (49 7/16 in.); Quillions: 53.7 cm (21 1/8 in.); Grip: 43.2 cm (17 in.); Ricasso: 34.7 cm (13 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
South Germany, early 16th Century
1921.1253steel, wood, leather; quillions and spirally fluted pommel of blackened steelOverall: 117.5 cm (46 1/4 in.); Blade: 90.2 cm (35 1/2 in.); Quillions: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.); Grip: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Trigger Guard for a Pistol
Italy, Brescia (?), late 17th Century
1916.55chiseled steelOverall: 15.9 x 2.9 cm (6 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Close Helmet (from a Small Garniture, perhaps for Siegmund Friedrich,...
Germany, Augsburg (?), 16th century
1916.1531steel, etched and gilded, brass rivetsOverall: 40 x 35.5 x 23 cm (15 3/4 x 14 x 9 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Gio Borgognone (Italian) and 1 other
1916.679steel, chiseled steel with walnut stockOverall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); Barrel: 30.9 cm (12 3/16 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Breast and Backplates from a Maximilian Armor
Germany, Nuremberg(?), early 16th century
1916.1640steel, brass rivetsGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Peaked Morion
North Italy, Milan?, 16th century
1916.1085etched russet steel with traces of gilding; roped brim, brass plume holderOverall: 35.4 x 23.7 x 26.7 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/16 x 10 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Halberd
France, early 17th century
1916.1797steel, pierced; appliqué masks in brass; octagonal wood haft with studs and leather strapsOverall: 239 cm (94 1/8 in.); Blade: 48 cm (18 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Miniature Table with Compass
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918) and 1 other
1966.480gold, enamel, glass, steelOverall: 5.6 x 4.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Spain, Toledo, second half of 16th Century
1916.1509steel, wood and leather grip; fluted pommelOverall: 168.3 cm (66 1/4 in.); Blade: 126.4 cm (49 3/4 in.); Quillions: 35.2 cm (13 7/8 in.); Grip: 41.3 cm (16 1/4 in.); Ricasso: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Powder Flask with Standing figures of a Man and  Woman
Germany, 16th century
1916.37elk horn, steel mountsOverall: 23.4 x 11.8 cm (9 3/16 x 4 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Breast and Backplate from an Armor
Germany, Landshut, mid-16th century
1916.1091steelGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Helmet
North India
1919.62steel with gold and brassOverall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Diameter: 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Smallsword
France, Paris
1916.1097steel, blued, with gold encrusted decoration; chased and engraved; silver wireOverall: 94.5 cm (37 3/16 in.); Blade: 77.2 cm (30 3/8 in.); Grip: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Guard: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Burgonet with Hinged Cheek Pieces
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1086steel with brass rivets, roped edges terminating in decorative spiral; fragments of leather linerOverall: 37 x 31.2 x 19.2 cm (14 9/16 x 12 5/16 x 7 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Two-Handed Sword
Germany, second half of 16th Century
1919.68steel; leather and wood grip, cloth-covered middleOverall: 191.5 cm (75 3/8 in.); Blade: 144.8 cm (57 in.); Quillions: 41.5 cm (16 5/16 in.); Grip: 40.7 cm (16 in.); Ricasso: 33.4 cm (13 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Untitled
Lee Bontecou (American, 1931–2022)
1967.77Welded steel, canvas, and wireOverall: 132.1 x 121.6 x 30.5 cm (52 x 47 7/8 x 12 in.)Contemporary Collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art©
Small Sword with Masks and Figures
hilt: Holland, blade: Germany, Solingen, 17th century
1916.1488steel; chiseling; copper wireOverall: 104 cm (40 15/16 in.); Blade: 87.2 cm (34 5/16 in.); Grip: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1758wood, leather, steelOverall: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hunting Sword
France (blade: Germany?), 18th century
1916.1492steel, blued, etched, and gilded; silver and woodOverall: 72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.); Blade: 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.); Grip: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Guard: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dagger
Netherlands
1916.1688steel, wire grip, perforated bladeOverall: 46 cm (18 1/8 in.); Blade: 30.9 cm (12 3/16 in.); Quillions: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Grip: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Collar
European, 15th century
1916.1584riveted steel ringsDiameter: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.); Overall: 61.5 cm (24 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dagger
Italy, early 17th century
1916.1865steel, perforated blade; openwork gripOverall: 46 cm (18 1/8 in.); Blade: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.); Quillions: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Grip: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rapier
Clemens Horn (German, 1586–1617)
1916.697steel, blued and gildedOverall: 111.1 cm (43 3/4 in.); Blade: 89.2 cm (35 1/8 in.); Quillions: 21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Powder Flask
Johann Michael Maucher (German, 1645–1701)
1916.1887boxwood with design of stag and hounds carved in high relief; steel funnel, mounts, springcatchDiameter: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II
Anton Peffenhauser (German, 1525–1603)
1916.1888blued, etched, and gilded steelGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle
Germany, early 18th Century
1918.73steel, engravedOverall: 20.8 x 13.4 x 4.8 cm (8 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pauldron for Right shoulder
Italy, 16th century
1916.1528steel, blued and gildedOverall: 26.4 x 28 cm (10 3/8 x 11 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Franco-Flemish, Liège, early 18th century
1916.50steel with gold inlay, gilt-brass mounts; walnut burl stock; chiseled high-relief decorationOverall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); Barrel: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.); Bore: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1742wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Boy's Armor of Andreas of Austria (1558–1600)
Germany
6.2022Steel and leatherLent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna©
Small Sword
France, Paris (?), 18th century
1974.57forged steel blade; partially gilt and russet steel hilt; steel wire, leather bands, wood coreOverall: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.); Blade: 86.1 cm (33 7/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift from the Bascom Little EstateCCCC0
Glaive
Italy, Venice, 17th century
1916.1536steel, etchedOverall: 179 cm (70 1/2 in.); Blade: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Heavy Jousting Armor (Stechzeug) of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I ...
Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)
9.2022Steel and leatherLent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna©
Small Sword
Netherlands
1916.1093steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved bladeOverall: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78 cm (30 11/16 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Two-Handed Sword with Flamboyant Blade
Germany, second half 16th Century
1919.71steel, leather and wood grip with brass rivets; bronze pommelOverall: 168.9 cm (66 1/2 in.); Blade: 118.7 cm (46 3/4 in.); Quillions: 50.5 cm (19 7/8 in.); Grip: 49.2 cm (19 3/8 in.); Ricasso: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
France, 18th century
1916.1484steel; chiseled relief decoration; blade engraved; wire gripOverall: 97 cm (38 3/16 in.); Blade: 79.2 cm (31 3/16 in.); Grip: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.33steel, gilt, etched and chiselledOverall: 209.5 cm (82 1/2 in.); Blade: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Standing
Kim Jongku (Korean, b. 1963)
6.2023Solid steel and wireheight: 168 cm (66 1/8 in.); Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Private Collection©
Pauldron for Right Shoulder
Italy, 17th century
1916.1524blued steel with gilt bordersOverall: 27.4 x 24.3 cm (10 13/16 x 9 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Breastplate and Taces
North Italy, late 15th Century
1919.63steel with brass rosette rivetsOverall: 41 x 31.7 x 14 cm (16 1/8 x 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Health Chair
Ironrite, Inc. (American) and 1 other
1984.181steel and lacquered plywoodOverall: 66.7 x 43.2 x 48.9 cm (26 1/4 x 17 x 19 1/4 in.)Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor, New York©
Stiletto with Grip Fashioned as Figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope
Italy, 17th century
1916.1709steel, brass, ivory Overall: 34 cm (13 3/8 in.); Blade: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.); Quillions: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cavalry Sword
Germany, Saxony, 18th century
1919.55steel (vestiges of blueing and gilding on hilt); wire gripOverall: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); Blade: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); Grip: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Guard: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Burgonet with Hinged Cheek Pieces
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
1916.1088steel, leather chin strapOverall: 33 x 28.5 x 26.2 cm (13 x 11 1/4 x 10 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
White and Steel Polars
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
2005.144painted wood, steel, iron, and PlexiglasOverall: 271.8 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm (107 x 16 x 16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Light Armor of Alfonso II d'Este (1533–1597)
Northern Italy, Milan?
7.2022Steel, etched with goldLent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna©
Brandistock (with retractible blades)
Italy, early 17th century
1921.1257steel; round wood haftOverall: 207 cm (81 1/2 in.); Closed: 162.2 cm (63 7/8 in.); Blade: 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
"Waistcoat" Cuirass (Combined Breast and Backplates)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1721Steel; brass rivets simulating buttonsOverall: 47.6 x 29.6 x 25.7 cm (18 3/4 x 11 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Parrying Dagger
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1891steel, wire grip with arched quillions and side ringOverall: 34.6 cm (13 5/8 in.); Blade: 22.7 cm (8 15/16 in.); Quillions: 7.6 cm (3 in.); Grip: 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
Germany, 18th century
1916.1501steel, gilt-brass, porcelain gripOverall: 90.5 cm (35 5/8 in.); Blade: 76.9 cm (30 1/4 in.); Grip: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); Hilt: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dagger
Italy, late 17th Century
1916.1713steel and ivoryOverall: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Blade: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Quillions: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
England, 17th century
1916.1497steel, pierced, chiseled, and engravedOverall: 93.5 cm (36 13/16 in.); Blade: 79.7 cm (31 3/8 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Guard: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Model for Portal
Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904–1988)
1977.131steel pipeOverall: 96.6 x 76.2 x 116.8 cm (38 1/16 x 30 x 46 in.)Gift of the Artist©
Partisan
Italy, 16th century
1916.1818steel, etched; oval wood haftOverall: 236.2 cm (93 in.); Blade: 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hunting Sword
Netherlands, early 1700s
1916.1627steel, wood, brassOverall: 81.3 cm (32 in.); Blade: 66.7 cm (26 1/4 in.); Guard: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Compass Armchair
Jean Prouvé (French, 1901–1984)
2003.93steel, aluminum, wood and plasticOverall: 78 x 59 x 52 cm (30 11/16 x 23 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.)The Mary Spedding Milliken Memorial Fund, gift of the Foster Family Foundation and the Trideca Society in honor of Henry Hawley©
Combined Priming Flask and Wheel-Lock Spanner
Germany or Austria, first half of 17th Century
1916.43horn with brass and steel mountsOverall: 18.1 x 5.7 cm (7 1/8 x 2 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dagger
Switzerland and/or France, 17th century (16th century blade)
1916.1894steel and wire; chiseled quillions and pommelOverall: 44.3 cm (17 7/16 in.); Quillions: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Patron (Cartridge Box)
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1911steel sheet, over wood, brass; leather base; embossed decorationsDiameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hunting Sword
Clemens Willems (German)
1916.1626steel and wood, scroll ornamentsOverall: 84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.); Blade: 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.); Grip: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Hilt: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Basket-Hilt Broadsword
Scotland, Stirling(?), 18th century
1916.703steel, pierced hilt; wood and leather gripOverall: 106.6 cm (41 15/16 in.); Blade: 91.3 cm (35 15/16 in.); Grip: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); Hilt: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Falchion
Italy (?), blade: 18th century
1916.1624steel, Overall: 78.7 cm (31 in.); Blade: 64.9 cm (25 9/16 in.); Quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Spanner for a Wheel-Lock Gun
Germany, 17th century
1916.669steel, with punched, engraved, and pierced decorationOverall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cup-Hilted Rapier
Spain, Toledo, 17th century
1916.1810Pierced and chiseled steel; Overall: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.); Quillions: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1761wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small-Sword
Switzerland, Geneva(?) (blade: Germany, Solingen, early 18th c.), late 18th Century
2002.1hilt: gold with blue translucent enamel; blade: etched, blued and gilded steelOverall: 97 cm (38 3/16 in.); Blade: 81 cm (31 7/8 in.); Hilt: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1760wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Combined Wheel-Lock Spanner and Powder Measure
Germany, 17th century
1916.1908steel, trefoil top pierced with square holesOverall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Closed: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Round Shield (Rondache)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1615steel, etched panels, roped borderDiameter: 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Banner Head in the Form of a Fleur-de-lys
France, 18th century
1916.1490steelOverall: 25 x 6.7 cm (9 13/16 x 2 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Helmet with Barred Visor
England (?), 16th century (visor and neck lames modern, by S.J. Whawell)
1916.1084steelOverall: 31.1 x 31.4 x 25.1 cm (12 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 9 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1740wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1754wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Corsèque (Chauve-Souris)
North Italy, 16th century
1916.1801steel, square wood haft with planed cornersOverall: 254 cm (100 in.); Blade: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Mandrake
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
1964.4steel brazed with copperOverall: 64.7 x 101.6 x 29.8 cm (25 1/2 x 40 x 11 3/4 in.)Gift of the Cleveland Society for Contemporary Art©
Inscription Plaque, Possibly from a Door
Iran, Safavid period (1501–1722)
1994.1forged steel, cut to shape and piercedOverall: 27 x 35 cm (10 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Seven-Flanged Mace
Italy (?), 16th century
1916.1589gilded russet steel; with chiseled foliate decorationOverall: 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.); Head: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1759wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pear Stalk Cabasset
North Italy, Brescia(?), late 16th Century
1916.1805steel, etched, roped edge and brass rivetsOverall: 30.5 x 36.8 x 18.4 cm (12 x 14 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Breastplate
Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century
1916.1647steel with etched figure kneeling before CrucifixionOverall: 31.3 x 35 x 20 cm (12 5/16 x 13 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Miquelet Lock
Spain, late 17th Century
1918.72steel, inlaid with gold and silverOverall: 11.8 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm (4 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1757wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1744wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wending Back
Anthony Caro
1970.29painted steelOverall: 190.5 x 320 x 153.6 cm (75 x 126 x 60 1/2 in.)Contemporary Collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art©
Breastplate from Hussar's Cuirass
Germany, Augsburg or Hungary, 16th century
1916.1521Steel (originally blued, now russet), etched and gilded strapwork bands; Overall: 42.3 x 35 cm (16 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Flower of Erebus
John Clague (American, 1928–2004)
1960.61bronze on steelOverall: 266.6 cm (104 15/16 in.)In memory of Mrs. Elisabeth Prentiss, Gift of Marta Abba Millikin and the Silver Jubilee Treasure Fund©
Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle
Italy, Sardinia
1919.64steel; pierced and chiseled mounts, walnut stockOverall: 122.7 cm (48 5/16 in.); Butt: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Barrel: 90.8 cm (35 3/4 in.); Bore: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
France, late 17th Century
1916.1500steel, chiseled and pierced; iron, wood; wire-bound gripOverall: 104.1 cm (41 in.); Blade: 87.6 cm (34 1/2 in.); Guard: 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Progression in Black and White
John Clague (American, 1928–2004)
1963.267painted steelOverall: 172.7 cm (68 in.)Wishing Well Fund©
Matchlock Musket
Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1916.828Wood, steel, brass, mother-of-pearl inlay, and leatherOverall: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.); Barrel: 68.3 cm (26 7/8 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1756wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1764wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cup from a Rapier's Hilt
Italy, 17th century
1916.1809steel with etched floral, floiate, and bird designsDiameter: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Vambrace
Germany, Augsburg, 16th century
1916.1083steel, etched and lightly embossed with strapwork bandsOverall: 17.2 x 10.8 cm (6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
France, 17th century
1916.1485steel, iron, silver inlay; wood and brass wireOverall: 90.8 cm (35 3/4 in.); Blade: 74.1 cm (29 3/16 in.); Guard: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Body Guard (Brigandine)
Italy (?), early 16th Century
1921.1250linen; gold velvet; steel; brass Overall: 56.5 x 47.6 cm (22 1/4 x 18 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1762wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Baby Stroller
Yayoi Kusama (Japanese, 1929-)
2010.463presumably found baby stroller, paint, canvas, cotton, and steelOverall: 89.5 x 102 x 74 cm (35 1/4 x 40 3/16 x 29 1/8 in.)Gift of Henry H. Hawley in memory of Berenice H. Kent©
Purse Strap
Italy, 16th century
1916.1549chiseled steelOverall: 16.3 x 12.7 cm (6 7/16 x 5 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dagger
Italy, 16th century
1916.1687steel; russetted and damascened guard and pommel; wood and wire gripOverall: 50.7 cm (19 15/16 in.); Blade: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.); Quillions: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); Grip: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 16th-17th century
1916.1763wood, leather, steelAverage: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Seed Pods
Sopheap Pich (Cambodian, b. 1971)
2016.37Bamboo, rattan, steel wireNorman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund©
Pair of Upper Arm Canons
Negroli Workshop (Italian, c. 1500–1561)
1916.1517steelOverall: 14 x 14 cm (5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cinderella
Eugen Napoleon Neureuther (German, 1806–1862) and 1 other
2018.302etching on steel on wove paperPlate: 72 x 54 cm (28 3/8 x 21 1/4 in.); Sheet: 80 x 63 cm (31 1/2 x 24 13/16 in.)Gift of Stephen DullCCCC0
Dagger
Italy, early 17th Century
1916.1696steel and horn (associated grip and blade)Overall: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.); Blade: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Quillions: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
The Drinking Customs of Society or Worship of Bacchus
George Cruikshank (British, 1792–1878) and 1 other
1931.434steel engravingGift of Mrs. Coburn HaskellCCCC0
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1918steel and brass ringsDiameter: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Overall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Black and White Morion (of Munich Town Guard)
Germany, late 16th Century
1919.57steel, roped edge, decorative brass rivet washers as rosettes; black paintOverall: 25.4 x 36.2 x 23.2 cm (10 x 14 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Close Helmet (from a funerary achievement?)
Holland (?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1787gilded steel (invaded with rust); red velvet lining, plume holderOverall: 33 x 34 x 21.3 cm (13 x 13 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
The Forest Maiden
Wendelin Wick (German, active 1842–1853) and 1 other
2018.303etching on steel on wove paperPlate: 72 x 53 cm (28 3/8 x 20 7/8 in.); Sheet: 81 x 62 cm (31 7/8 x 24 7/16 in.)Gift of Stephen DullCCCC0
Untitled (bridge of harmony)
Jim Hodges (American, b. 1957)
2014.10granite, stainless steel, and lacquerPart 1: 78.7 x 292 x 157.5 cm (31 x 114 15/16 x 62 in.); Part 2: 172.7 x 383.3 x 203.2 cm (68 x 150 7/8 x 80 in.); Part 3: 198.1 x 327.5 x 203.2 cm (78 x 128 15/16 x 80 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Black and White Morion
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1080steel with black paintOverall: 36.3 x 28.6 x 24.4 cm (14 5/16 x 11 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gorget (from a funerary achievement?)
Netherlands(?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1806gilded steel (invaded with rust); red velvet lining, plume holderOverall: 32.4 x 24.8 x 19.1 cm (12 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Basket-Hilted Broadsword
hilt: Scotland; blade: Germany, Solingen, hilt: 18th Century
1916.701steel; liner of buff leather; grip of wood, copper wire and fishskin (ray?)Overall: 101.6 cm (40 in.); Blade: 85.7 cm (33 3/4 in.); Grip: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Hilt: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Battle Axe
Scandinavia (?), 15th century
1916.1601Steel and woodOverall: 93.3 cm (36 3/4 in.); Blade: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol
South Germany, 16th century
1916.672steel, walnut stock with engraved stag horn; ball buttOverall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.); Barrel: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.); Bore: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow
Germany, early 17th Century
1916.1729wood, stag horn, flax cord and steelOverall: 63.5 cm (25 in.); Bow: 60.2 cm (23 11/16 in.); Butt: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Brayette
European, 15th century
1916.1574riveted steel rings; strongly reinforcedDiameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Overall: 47.7 cm (18 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Flintlock Pistol
Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter (German, 1716–1795)
1918.76steel, walnut stock, brass mounts, barrel inlaid with gold, brass, and silverOverall: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.); Barrel: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Bore: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Spiritualized
Jim Lambie (Scottish, b. 1964)
2012.1galvanized steel, cement, powder-coated paint, glass, cotton, and automotive paintOverall: 179.1 x 274.3 x 248.9 cm (70 1/2 x 108 x 98 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Small Sword
France, Paris
1916.1496steel, gilded with woodOverall: 103.2 cm (40 5/8 in.); Blade: 86 cm (33 7/8 in.); Guard: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hauberk
Turkey (?), 15th century
1916.1890riveted steel ringsDiameter: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Overall: 91.5 cm (36 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.1795steel, etched; octagonal wood haft with studs and leather; remnants of velvet tasselOverall: 217.2 cm (85 1/2 in.); Blade: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pear-Stalk Cabasset
Italy
1916.26steelOverall: 40.8 x 25.7 x 30.5 cm (16 1/16 x 10 1/8 x 12 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 17th century
1916.1962wood (flights missing) and steelOverall: 37 cm (14 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Reticulation
John Clague (American, 1928–2004)
1979.119painted fiberglass on steelOverall: 68 x 137.2 x 118.1 cm (26 3/4 x 54 x 46 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Cranequin
France (?), late 15th Century
1916.2082steel and brass; incised decoration; pierced traceried Gothic windowsRack: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Crank: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Gear housing: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Serpent Deity (Nag Devta I)
Mrinalini Mukherjee (Indian, 1949–2015)
2016.544Undyed and dyed hemp rope and fibers; cotton; steelOverall: 114.3 x 83.8 x 129.5 cm (45 x 33 x 51 in.)Gift of Phyllis Granoff©
Hauberk
European, 15th century
1916.1567fine steel rings; leather collarOverall: 124.5 cm (49 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pair of Espaliers (Pauldrons/upper arm canons)
Germany, 16th century
1916.1090steelGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cape of Mail
Europe, 16th century
1916.1972steelOverall: 94 x 35.6 cm (37 x 14 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Court Sword
France, late 18th century
1923.1068steelGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Crossbow Bolt
Germany, 17th century
1916.1961wood (flights missing) and steelOverall: 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dagger
Germany, mid-16th century
1916.1663steel; elk horn gripOverall: 37.8 cm (14 7/8 in.); Blade: 27.7 cm (10 7/8 in.); Quillions: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Leg Guard (Greave)
Germany, 16th century
1916.1519steelwith roped edge and scroll designOverall: 43.2 x 12.4 cm (17 x 4 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gothic Breastplate
Domenico dei Barini (Italian, 1492-c. 1516)
1916.1566steel (with Lance Rest Mount)Overall: 45 x 35.2 cm (17 11/16 x 13 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle
Austria
1916.1546steel, inlaid with gold design of Habsburg eagle, pierced and chiseledOverall: 30.7 x 17.2 cm (12 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cabasset
Italy, 16th century
1919.56steel, black paint, brass rosette rivetsOverall: 18.4 x 25.7 x 21.6 cm (7 1/4 x 10 1/8 x 8 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pellet Crossbow for a Child
Germany, early 17th Century
1928.671wood, bone inlay, steelOverall: 44.3 cm (17 7/16 in.); Bow: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.); Butt: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hauberk of Chain Mail
Europe
1916.1092steelOverall: 104.8 cm (41 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Breastplate
Italy, Pisa, 1550-1570
1916.1792steelOverall: 35.6 x 34 cm (14 x 13 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.282steelDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Bullet-mould
Unassigned, early 18th Century
1916.1952steelOverall: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Chain Mail
Europe
1916.1971steelAverage: 50.8 cm (20 in.); Across top: 35.6 cm (14 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pommel of Sword
Italy, 17th century
1916.1703steelOverall: 5.3 x 3.9 cm (2 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gorget
Germany, 16th century
1916.1089steelOverall: 32.7 x 16.2 cm (12 7/8 x 6 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Court Sword
England, London or Birmingham, late 18th Century
1916.1095steel; silver hilt, polished and faceted; blade partially blued and gildedOverall: 99.7 cm (39 1/4 in.); Blade: 82.9 cm (32 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Black and White Burgonet (of the Civic Guard of Bologna)
Italy, late 16th Century
1916.891steel with black paintOverall: 31.8 x 35.6 x 19 cm (12 1/2 x 14 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Powder Flask
Germany, 17th century
1916.60walnut inlaid with ivory decoration; turned steel funnel with spring capDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Gun Rest
Italy, 17th century
1916.1776steelOverall: 142.3 cm (56 in.); Across top: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Carbine Hanger
Italy, 17th century
1916.1907steelOverall: 18.5 x 7.1 cm (7 5/16 x 2 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pellet Crossbow
South Germany (?), 17th century
1916.1726wood, inlaid with stag horn; flax cord; steel with traces of paint and gildingOverall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.); Bow: 59.4 cm (23 3/8 in.); Butt: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sleeves of Chain Mail
Germany, 16th century
1916.1638steelOverall: 86.4 x 28 cm (34 x 11 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pair of Tassets
Germany, 16th century
1916.1867steelOverall: 39.4 x 26.1 cm (15 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.667steelOverall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.); Head: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.676steelOverall: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Head: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.693steelOverall: 15.2 cm (6 in.); Head: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.750steelOverall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); Head: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.753steelOverall: 19.2 cm (7 9/16 in.); Head: 18.8 cm (7 3/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Curb Bit
Germany, 16th century
1923.1124steelGift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Battle Axe
India, Sind, Kach tribe
1916.726steelOverall: 61.6 cm (24 1/4 in.); Blade: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.668steelOverall: 23.4 cm (9 3/16 in.); Head: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.675steelOverall: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.); Head: 7.6 cm (3 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.686steelOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Head: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.689steelOverall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); Head: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.721steelOverall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Head: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Point
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.752steelOverall: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.); Head: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Dagger (Gwálaa)
Native North America, Northwest Coast, Alaska, Tlingit
1916.720ivory, fiber, leather, metal (steel), shellOverall: 3.8 x 4.8 cm (1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in.); Blade: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Partisan
Italy, early 17th Century
1916.1923steel; rectangular wood haft with planed cornersOverall: 229.2 cm (90 1/4 in.); Blade: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.672steelOverall: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); Head: 2 cm (13/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.682steelOverall: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Head: 7.6 cm (3 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.692steelOverall: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); Head: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.696steelOverall: 15.2 cm (6 in.); Head: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.697steelOverall: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.); Head: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.718steelOverall: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.); Head: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.735steelOverall: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Head: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.738steelOverall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Head: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.748steelOverall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Head: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Left Arm Elements from a Boy's Armor (Lower Cannon, Couter, Rerebrace)
Germany, Augsburg, mostly 17th Century (some modern)
1916.708etched and lightly embossed steel with traces of gilding, leatherOverall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cranequin
Germany, 17th century
1916.1727steel, etched; flax cordRack: 36 cm (14 3/16 in.); Gear housing: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.557steelOverall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); Head: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.670steelOverall: 22.6 cm (8 7/8 in.); Head: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.671steelOverall: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Head: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.687steelOverall: 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.); Head: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.700steelOverall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Head: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.708steelOverall: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Head: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.729steelOverall: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.); Head: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Ceremonial Arrowhead
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.740SteelOverall: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.); Head: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.669steelOverall: 24.4 cm (9 5/8 in.); Head: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.690steelOverall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.); Head: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.701steelOverall: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Head: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.703steelOverall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Head: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.706steelOverall: 17.7 cm (6 15/16 in.); Head: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.715steelOverall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); Head: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.728steelOverall: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.); Head: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.742steelOverall: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Head: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.751steelOverall: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.); Head: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Sword (Laughing Head in Grotesque Hat for Hilt)
Italy, 17th century
1916.1622steel and bronzeOverall: 89.5 cm (35 1/4 in.); Hilt: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.664steelOverall: 28 cm (11 in.); Head: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.691steelOverall: 17.7 cm (6 15/16 in.); Head: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.720steelOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Head: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.746steelOverall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.); Head: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.678steelOverall: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Head: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.698steelOverall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Head: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
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Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.740steelOverall: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.); Head: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0