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Halberd-spontoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal weapon with a long, slender blade and a handle. The blade is pointed at the tip. A decorative crossguard with intricate designs and a flared end on one side. The handle is long and slender, with a narrow base and a flared top. A black object at the bottom. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the object is "Halberd-spontoon" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel, wood (ash)
Culture
possibly Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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