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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays the lower portion of a weapon titled "Halberd" by an unknown artist. The weapon features a long, thin metal shaft with a pointed tip at the top. At the bottom of the shaft, there is a decorative metal piece with a brown handle visible. Two sharp metal blades protrude on either side of the shaft. The blades are shaped like wings with pointed tips and have decorative cutouts and etchings. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560
Medium
Steel, wood, textile (velvet)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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