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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a halberd by an unknown artist titled "Halberd". The weapon has a long, slender metal blade with a pointed tip. The blade is symmetrical with a central ridge running down its length. Attached to the bottom of the blade are two curved metal pieces that extend outwards and downwards. The curved pieces have a decorative shape with cut-out sections. The wooden handle has two metal bands around it, one near the base of the blade and another further down. The background of the image is a solid light grey color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1620
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
Flemish
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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