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Double Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double Halberd. Metal polearm with a long pointed metal blade. The blade is straight and tapering. A cross-shaped metal piece is at the base of the blade. The cross-shaped piece has two curved blades on either side that extend outward. There is a short metal piece below the cross-shaped piece before a brown wooden handle. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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