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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large silver halberd. The blade is long and slender, tapering to a point at the tip. The base of the blade is wide with two projections on either side, resembling wings or fins. The projections have a curved shape with several small holes. A long, thin wooden pole is visible at the bottom of the image, attached to the base of the blade. The background is a plain gray color. The image appears to be of the piece titled "Halberd" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
Swiss
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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