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Halberd of Ferdinand Maria, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (reigned 1651–79)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored halberd with a long, pointed blade and a wide, flat head. The blade features intricate etchings. The head of the halberd has a curved, pointed end on one side and a flat, broad end on the other, with a coat of arms on the flat end. The handle is partially visible, with a brown or tan material at the bottom. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1670
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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