Highlights
Pallasch with scabbard
- Artist
- Johann Michael
- Locality
- Prague and Passau
- Date
- c. 1610/1614
- Material
- Steel, damascened, silver, partly gilded, enamel, almandines, topaz, amethyst
- Dimensions
- L. 100 cm
- Location
- Gallery 31
- Inventory Number
- W 2526, W 2527
- Acquisition
- Assigned from the Royal Collections of the House of Wittelsbach
- Epoch
- Baroque and Rococo
- Categories
- Arms and Armour
Description
Pallasch with sheath of Elector Maximilian I. Johann Michael (goldsmith). Prague (grip and sheath), Passau (blade), c. 1610/1614. Steel, damascened, silver, parcel-gilt, enamel, garnets, topaz, amethyst. A pallasch is a straight-bladed cavalry weapon for hacking and stabbing. This example, which has been studded with gemstones and decorated with enamel, was once part of a larger set of weapons. Maximilian I may have been given this pallasch by Emperor Rudolf II or his heir Matthias, both of whom resided in Prague.
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