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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by unknown artist. The image shows a medieval-style weapon with a long, thin blade and a metal piece attached to the bottom. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the top, with a slight curve to the right. The metal piece at the bottom has two curved extensions on either side, resembling wings or a fork, with a central piece connecting them. The central piece has four small rivets on the right side and a small hole on the left side. The metal appears to be silver or gray in color, with visible scratches and marks. The background is a plain light gray color. The weapon appears to be mounted on a black pole or handle. The overall shape and design of the weapon suggest it is a type of halberd.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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