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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a "Halberd", a type of medieval pole weapon. The weapon has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip, approximately 1.5 to 2 times the length of the rest of the head. The blade is etched with a design featuring curved lines and shapes that resemble leaves or flowers. The head of the halberd also features a wide, curved cutting edge on either side, resembling an axe head. The curved cutting edges each have a semi-circular notch in the center. The entire head of the halberd, including the blade and cutting edges, is etched in a similar design. The handle appears to be made of metal and has a small, rounded knob at the bottom of the visible portion. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1712
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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