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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a weapon called a "Halberd" by an unknown artist. The weapon has a long, slender, pointed metal head with a sharp tip. Below the head, a decorative metal piece features a flower-like design with curved edges and small holes. A short section of the handle is visible, featuring a silver-colored metal piece with a round ball in the middle and a pattern of zigzags and other shapes. Two curved metal pieces extend from the sides, resembling a bird's wings or a crescent moon shape, with intricate cutouts and small holes. The handle appears to have a dark-colored wood or material base. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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