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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by Artist. Long silver-colored metal spearhead with a sharp point. The spearhead is attached to a decorative metal piece with a face in the center and two curved blades on either side. The metal piece has intricate designs and patterns etched into it. A red object is visible at the bottom of the handle. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile
Culture:
Italian, possibly Brescia
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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