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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin, pointed metal weapon with a long shaft and a wide, flat head. The head of the weapon has two curved extensions on either side with spikes at the ends. The extensions have several circular holes of varying sizes. There are similar curved protrusions on the bottom of the extensions. The weapon's shaft is long and thin. The background is a plain light gray color. The weapon is titled "Halberd" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Flemish
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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