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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal halberd. The halberd has a long, thin, pointed blade. The blade has a textured, silver-gray color with small pits. The blade is attached to a wide, flat piece with a curved edge on one side and a pointed edge on the other. The wide, flat piece has a textured, silver-gray color with small pits. The wide, flat piece has two holes on either side. The handle is partially visible at the bottom. The background is a plain gray color. Halberd by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1580
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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