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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a weapon titled "Halberd". The weapon is long and slender with a pointed tip. The metal appears worn with a dark patina. The bottom has an ornate decorative piece resembling a stylized leaf or wing shape on either side with pointed tips. A small metal ball sits just below it. The background is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, wood (ash), iron
Culture
possibly Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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