A North Italian bill(roncone),1st half of 16th century. Sturdy blade with a slightly ridged spike and double-edged hook,rear fluke and a pair of short basal lugs. The blade with punched decorations of wavy bands and flowers. Rectangular,slightly tapered socket with two short straps. Original(?)octagonal haft becoming round(shortened). Length 208 cm,historic,historical,16th century,Japanese,Asian,Asia,Far East,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrustings,handheld,melee weapon,melee weapons,blad,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Size: 960px × 5200px
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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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