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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by artist unidentified. The image shows a white-painted weapon with a long metal shaft. The weapon head is primarily white with a sharp pointed metal spike extending upward. The head has a distinctive shape with a large flat section on one side and a jagged edge on the other. The metal shaft is partially visible, extending down from the head. The background is a plain light gray color. The weapon head appears to have some minor scratches and scuffs on its surface.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Swiss
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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