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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by Artist. Long silver metal pole with gold bands around it. The pole has a long silver pointed spear on top with an etched design. Under the spear head is a T-shaped metal piece with a filigree design; one side of the T has a curved blade. The T-shaped piece has a gold band around the base. The pole is against a grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630
Medium
Steel, wood, pigment, iron, copper alloy
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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