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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd by artist is a long-handled weapon with a silver metal head. The head of the halberd has a long pointed spike. Below the spike, there is an axe-like section with a curved blade on one side and a curved hook on the other. The head of the halberd has engravings covering it. The handle is dark brown with a silver band near the head. The background of the image is a plain light-gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1590
Medium:
Steel, wood, leather, textile (velvet)
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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