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Halberd-Spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Halberd-Spontoon by an unknown artist features a long, white, pointed metal spearhead. The spearhead has a narrow, elongated shape with a pointed tip. The base of the spearhead displays a decorative design and gold accents. Below the spearhead, a metal piece extends sideways on both sides, forming a T-shape. The left side of the T-shape resembles a curved knife or a half-moon. The right side resembles an animal claw or beak. The handle appears to be made of dark material, possibly wood. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Steel, wood (ash), gold
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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