Runka

Description:

Runka, Italy, c. 16th century, long spear with upward curving crescent-shaped blade and faceted socket with langets below, mounted on a black-painted ash pole, fringe decoration at base of socket, overall lg. 100 in.

Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $700-900

Blade pitted.


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