Vamplate of a Jousting Lance
Object type: Vamplate
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German
Date: ca. 1585
Medium: Steel, brass
Dimensions: H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); Diam. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm); Diam. of lance opening 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 11 oz. (1219 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914