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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by Master Paulus. The image shows a weapon with a long pole and a metal piece at the bottom. The metal piece has a long, thin, pointed top that extends vertically. Attached to the bottom of the pole is a wide, curved piece resembling an axe head with two crescent-shaped blades on either side, pointing downwards and outwards. The metal piece is adorned with intricate designs and patterns. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1560
Medium:
Steel, wood, gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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