Halberd for the Bodyguard of Archduke of Inner Austria (Later Emperor) Ferdinand II
Unknown
1596
Medium
Steel, iron, and wood
Dimensions
H.: 208.3 cm (82 in.); Blade with Socket: H.: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Classification
edged weapon-staff
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
106507
About the Artist
Unknown
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