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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is titled "Halberd". The halberd has a long, thin, pointed metal blade. The blade is silver with a slight gray tint and some darker spots. The blade is attached to a short section of metal below it and then a dark-colored wooden shaft. Below the blade are two curved metal pieces on either side. The curved pieces are shaped like crescent moons with the ends pointed towards the back. The background of the image is a solid light gray color. The halberd fills most of the left side of the image.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
possibly Flemish
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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