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Halberd of Frederick of Hesse, Prince-Bishop of Breslau (reigned 1671–82)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver halberd with long pointed leaf-shaped blade, engraved with scrolling floral designs. The blade is long and narrow, with a wavy line running down the center. The sides of the blade have curved extensions with a crescent shape and pointed tip on one side and a curved shape with a pointed tip on the other, both decorated with intricate engravings of floral patterns. The long shaft of the halberd extends from the bottom center.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1676
Medium
Steel, wood, textile
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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