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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Halberd" by its artist is a medieval weapon. The weapon has a long, thin, straight blade. The blade is pointed at the tip and appears weathered with dark spots. Attached to the blade is a decorative axe head on the left and a pointed spike on the right. The axe head features etchings and a fleur-de-lis design. The handle appears to have a metal base with decorative wrapping. The background is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1590
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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