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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd has a long, thin, pointed metal blade. The blade is symmetrical with a central, long and thin pointed section. On either side of the central section, there are two holes. At the bottom of the blade, there are two curved protrusions which extend on either side. The left protrusion is axe-like and the right protrusion is hook-like. The long handle is thin and made of metal with a decorative middle section. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1650–1700
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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