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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by artist not specified: The image shows a weapon with a long metal spike. Below the spike is a metal piece with a shape like a bird's wings on either side. The metal is engraved with a pattern. A wooden handle is attached to the metal piece with a metal bracket. The handle is wrapped with a tan material that resembles dried grass or hair. The background is a white wall.

Artwork details

Date:
1500–1525
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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