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State Halberd

A work made of steel, brass, wood, and velvet weave, attached tassel.
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  • A work made of steel, brass, wood, and velvet weave, attached tassel.

Date:

1609

Artist:

German, Saxony
Of the guard of John George, Duke of Saxony (reigned as Elector 1611-56)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

State Halberd

Place

Saxony (Object made in)

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1609

Medium

Steel, brass, wood, and velvet weave, attached tassel

Dimensions

Blade L. 68.5 cm (27 in.) Wt. 6 lb. 4 oz. [measure object for overall length]

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2355

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