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Halberd of Louis XIV's Swiss Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd has a long, narrow, wavy-edged blade with a pointed tip. A shorter, pointed spike protrudes from the bottom of the blade. The blade and spike connect to a wide, curved axe head. The halberd has a long, thin handle with a small hole near the bottom. The entire halberd, titled "Halberd of Louis XIV's Swiss Guard", by an unknown artist, appears to be made of metal with a silver or white finish and has a worn, weathered appearance. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, wood (oak), textile
Culture:
Swiss
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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