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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver-colored metal weapon with a long, thin point. The weapon features a central long, thin point with a flat, wide base that has a distinctive shape with two triangular protrusions on either side and a curved shape resembling an axe on the left. The base of the weapon is attached to a long, thin handle with two silver rivets visible. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The weapon is titled "Halberd" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century
Medium
Steel, wood (oak)
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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