Halberd for the Bodyguard of Emperor Mattias

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 239

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Halberd for the Bodyguard of Emperor Mattias

Place

Austria (Object made in)

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Made 1612

Medium

Steel, iron, gilding, brass, and beechwood

Dimensions

H.: 185.4 cm (73 in.); Blade with Socket: H.: 58.2 cm (22 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2352

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