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THBEarly 16th C. German Wood / Iron Holy Water Sprinkler
Lot 86a
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Oct 3, 2019
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2019-10-03 10:00:00
2019-10-03 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Exceptional Day 2: Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art
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Day 2 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional, museum-worthy examples of Pre-Columbian from the ancient Americas, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial and fossils. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Day 2 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional, museum-worthy examples of Pre-Columbian from the ancient Americas, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial and fossils. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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Western Europe, Germany, ca. early 16th to 17th century CE. An intimidating pole mace of a brutal form with a lengthy pole made from finely grained hardwood, thirteen sharpened iron spikes protruding from the bulging head, and a single vertical spike surrounded with an iron ring at the base; the Roman numerals 'XIV' are inscribed on the side of the pole. Pole maces like this example took the most effective part of a normal mace - the flanged or spiked head - and transposed it onto the end of a tall pole to increase the wielder's swinging range and power. If this weapon connected with its unlucky target, however, the effects would be devastating and utterly gruesome. Concurrently, this type of weapon is known as a "holy water sprinkler" due to the drops of blood that would drip from the spikes once an enemy had been thoroughly defeated. An incredible example of an unquestionably barbaric style. Size: 5.875" W x 65.75" H (14.9 cm x 167 cm).
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA
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#149600Spikes are original, but some have been moved into tighter mortises; old mortises filled and resurfaced. Minor repair to bottom of handle for stabilization, several stable fissures, and minor loosening to some iron spikes. Light earthen deposits and smooth patina throughout.Condition
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