Jousting Lance Head

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by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
published on 29 June 2018

Jousting Lance Head — A multi-pronged steel lance head (coronel) used to reduce impact during jousts at medieval tournaments. Such rebated weapons were known as ‘arms of courtesy’ or à plaisance. Germany, 15th century CE. (Metropolitan Museum, New York)

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