Ornamental Halberd

Unknown Italian, Italian

Share

18th century

Steel, wood, brass, and cloth

Overall: 85 1/4 in. (216.5 cm)

Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of William Rice Jarvis, Class of 1893

159.43.18506

Geography

Place Made: Italy, Europe

Period

1600-1800

Object Name

Armament

Research Area

European History

Not on view

Provenance

Collected by the donor's uncle in Italy, about 1900; to his nephew, William Rice Jarvis (Class of 1893, 1871-unknown); given to present colllection, 1959.

This record is part of an active database that includes information from historic documentation that may not have been recently reviewed. Information may be inaccurate or incomplete. We also acknowledge some language and imagery may be offensive, violent, or discriminatory. These records reflect the institution’s history or the views of artists or scholars, past and present. Our collections research is ongoing.

We welcome questions, feedback, and suggestions for improvement. Please contact us at: Hood.Collections@dartmouth.edu

Subject

Subject: