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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The silver-colored weapon "Halberd" by an unknown artist features a long, slender, pointed blade. A decorative metal piece separates the blade from the handle. The handle has an ornate crossguard with two curved, pointed extensions on either side. The crossguard and handle display intricate engravings. A brown section, likely leather, is visible at the bottom of the handle. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1570
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
probably Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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