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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
Museum record:
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