Halberd of Christian I of Saxony (reigned 1586–91)
Long, thin, pointed metal spearhead mounted on a brown wooden handle with a gold band and long tassel; two curved blades protrude on either side near the base of the spearhead; the metal parts are decorated with etched curving patterns and gold inlays; partially visible curved metal blades with similar decorations are on either side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1590
- Medium
- Steel, gold, wood
- Culture
- German
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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