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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of a halberd, a medieval weapon. The head of the halberd is made of metal, likely steel, with a weathered appearance featuring dark spots and discoloration. The head is roughly rectangular with one long, pointed spike extending upwards from the top center. A second spike extends to the right, roughly in line with the bottom of the rectangle. The right spike is shorter and more pointed than the top spike. A small, triangular hole is visible on the right side of the head, below the right spike. The bottom of the halberd head tapers into a long, thin section that appears to be inserted into a dark-colored wooden pole. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The overall style and appearance of the halberd, titled "Halberd", suggest it is from the medieval period.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly mid–15th century
Medium
Steel, wood (oak)
Culture
Swiss
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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