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Halberd of Emperor Matthias (reigned 1612–19)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd of Emperor Matthias (reigned 1612–19) by Long, pointed metal spearhead with two curved blades on either side near the base, resembling an axe; the spearhead features intricate etchings; a small gold-colored decorative piece is visible near the bottom; the background is white with shadows cast by the object; a portion of another similar object is visible to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1612
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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