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Halberd of Emperor Matthias (reigned 1612–19)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd of Emperor Matthias. Large metal weapon with long pointed blade and two axe-like protrusions on either side. The blade features engraved designs. The handle has a blue and gold striped tassel. The head of the weapon is wide with a pointed tip. There are two metal wings on either side of the blade. A partial view of another weapon with a pink tassel is on the right. A metal shoulder piece is partially visible on the bottom left. The background is a plain light blue wall.

Artwork Details

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