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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Halberd by an unknown artist. The weapon has a long, thin, pointed metal spike. The spike is attached to a wide, flat piece of metal with a jagged edge. The flat piece of metal has two decorative cutouts, one on each side. The left cutout features a crown above a shield with dots. The right cutout features a fleur-de-lis. The metal is silver-colored with a textured surface. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The weapon appears to be an antique or historical piece.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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