Halberd Standard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Halberd Standard by Unknown. The image depicts a small, weathered, bronze or copper-colored object with a blue-green patina. The object is approximately 1/3 the width of its height. A rounded top narrows into a long, rounded body with a slight bulge below the middle. A hole on the top surface. The bottom section tapers into a flat base. It features intricate designs etched into its surface, including diagonal lines, triangles, and swirling patterns. The background is a dark gray-to-black gradient. The object casts a subtle shadow on the light gray surface it sits on.