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Halberd of Johann Georg I of Saxony (1585–1656) as administrator of the bishopric of Meresburg

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd of Johann Georg I of Saxony (1585–1656) as administrator of the bishopric of Meresburg. The image shows the head of a halberd with a long pointed blade. The head of the halberd is made of metal and features engravings. The top of the head is a long, thin spike. There are two curved blades on either side of the spike, resembling claws or wings. One side has an engraved coat of arms. Parts of other artefacts are visible to the left and right. The background is a wall with a light blue upper section and a white lower section.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1609
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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