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Halberd of Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria (1578–1637, Emperor from 1619)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, pointed metal spearhead with engravings. The spearhead is symmetrical with a long central point and two curved points on either side. Decorative engravings cover the spearhead. Attached to the bottom is a red tuft. The background is a light blue wall with a vertical line down the center. Part of another weapon's blade is on the left. The object is a halberd associated with Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1598
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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