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Halberd of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg (reigned 1587–1612)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg (reigned 1587–1612). Metallic gray halberd with intricately etched designs on the blade and the curved axe-like head. The head of the halberd has two curved blades on either side, resembling a wing shape; the right and left sides are asymmetrical. The long, central blade extends upward from the axe head, tapering to a point. The base of the halberd has a round, peach-colored decorative element with a red tassel below. The background shows a plain wall with two additional halberds partially visible on the left and right.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1589
Medium
Steel, wood, textile
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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