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Halberd of the Bodyguard of Sigismund Francis Erzherzog zu Oesterreich (1630–1665)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd has a long, pointed metal blade. The blade is slender and straight with a central ridge and serrated edges. A short section near the bottom has engravings. The bottom of the blade widens into a T-shape with two sharp, curved projections on either side. The entire surface of the halberd, including the blade and the T-shaped section, features intricate engravings and designs. The background is a plain light gray color. The halberd appears to be associated with Sigismund Francis Erzherzog zu Oesterreich, who lived from 1630 to 1665.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1663
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Austrian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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