Linstock
c. 1600–25
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Linstock, c. 1600–25. France, 17th century. Steel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studs; overall: 201 cm (79 1/8 in.); blade: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1786 The tapestries and weaponry adorning the walls of the Armor Court are not props. Located near the portrait of Agostino Barbarigo, this linstock hangs to the far right of a grouping of weapons. The blade ends in a double snake design and is attached to a solid wood handle.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studs
- Dimensions
- Overall: 201 cm (79 1/8 in.); Blade: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1786
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
Have a concern, a correction, or something to add?
