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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features the "Halberd" by an unknown artist. Metallic gray-colored weapon with a long, thin pointed spear; spear has engravings on surface; attached to spear are two crescent moon-shaped blades on either side; one end of spear has red fabric; on right side of image, edge of another weapon with a gold and silver-colored surface and design can be seen. The background is white and light blue.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1590–1600
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile, brass
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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