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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd has a long, pointed metal blade. The blade is double-edged and straight with a central fuller. Below the blade is a long rectangular section. The head of the halberd has a short, horizontal pointed spike protruding on each side. A decorative line runs along the center of the head. The wood handle has brown and black bands.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1612
Medium
Steel, wood, brass
Culture
Austrian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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