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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The halberd by an unknown artist features a silver metal head with a long, pointed top section. This top section has a narrow, elongated shape with a pointed tip and several circular holes along its length. The main body of the head consists of two curved sections resembling wings or a crescent shape. These curved parts have a wavy edge with cut-out sections, forming a decorative pattern. The handle features a dark brown wooden base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1750
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
American, Walpole, Massachusetts
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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