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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin sword with a pointed tip and a decorative handle. The sword has a long, straight blade with a sharp point at the end. A crossguard is present, featuring a central oval-shaped piece with a floral pattern. Two curved blades extend from the crossguard, resembling wings or a bird in flight. The entire piece, including the blade and crossguard, is intricately designed with a floral pattern. The handle appears to be made of dark wood. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The image is of "Halberd" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1575
Medium
Steel, wood, brass, textile (velvet)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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