Halberd for the Bodyguard of Emperor Mattias

Austrian

edged weapon-staffarms

Date

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.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

George F. Harding Collection

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