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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd has a long, narrow, pointed metal blade. The blade is silver-colored with darker spots. It tapers to a point at the top. A short section with a circular base joins the blade to the rest of the weapon. Two curved metal pieces extend out on either side with ornate patterns and pointed tips. A long, thin piece of metal extends down from the circular base. Two brown handles are visible at the bottom. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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