European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Halberd Made in Styria or Upper Austria, Austria, Europec. 1580 Artist/maker unknown, Austrian Etched and partially blackened steel (Head); wood, replaced (Shaft) * Gallery 247, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-358 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelThis halberd was made for an officer of the Styrian infantry troops. The duchy of Styria in Austria was one of the Hapsburg’s hereditary lands. Because of its proximity to Hungary it was one of the first lines of defense of the Hapsburg territories against the Ottoman Turks, who controlled much of Hungary from the early sixteenth century until the late seventeenth century* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
