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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a halberd, a type of medieval poleaxe. The weapon has a long, thin metal shaft. The shaft is topped with a metal spike. Attached to the shaft is a metal piece with two curved blades or wings on either side. The metal piece has a long, thin section that extends down the shaft. The metal is dark brown and gold with a rusty appearance and small circular cutouts on the blades. The background is a solid light gray color. The halberd is titled "Halberd".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630
Medium
Steel, brass, wood, gold
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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