Partisan Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV (1638–1715, reigned from 1643) 1678 - 1709

This ornate partisan, created by Bonaventure Ravoisie between 1678 and 1709, was likely carried by a member of Louis XIV's bodyguard. The weapon features a distinctive, curved blade with a richly decorated head featuring the Sun King's coat of arms and intricate floral designs. The contrasting black and gold surfaces add depth and visual interest to the piece, making it an exemplary example of French decorative art. It’s now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, New York.