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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Halberd by artist, Long silver sword with a pointed tip. The blade has a textured surface. The crossguard is ornate and has curled pointed ends on both sides. The hilt is black with silver filigree and details. The pommel is not visible. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1590
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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