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Halberd of Christian II of Saxony (reigned 1601–11)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd has a long, thin, pointed metal head. The head is symmetrical, with two curved blades on either side that resemble wings or fins. The metal is silver-colored and features intricate engravings and designs throughout. A long, thin spike extends from the top of the head. The background is a plain wall with a light-colored surface, possibly beige or gray. The halberd appears to be mounted on the wall. The overall design of the halberd suggests it may be from an earlier time period.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1601
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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