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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by Albrecht Dürer. The image shows a white-tipped polearm against a gray background. The weapon has a long, thin, white pointed tip. The tip is attached to a silver-colored metal piece with a decorative design. There are two curved silver pieces on either side of the metal piece, resembling leaves or wings. The bottom of the polearm is not visible, but there are two small brown pieces visible. The overall design suggests a historical or ceremonial weapon.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash), brass, gold, iron
Culture:
Flemish
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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