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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd by unknown artist. Metal pole weapon with a long pointed blade and two curved blades on either side, resembling an axe head. The long pointed blade is thin and straight with a slightly rough edge. Two curved blades protrude from the bottom of the long blade, one on each side. The curved blades have a rough texture and are shaped like an axe head. A cross-shaped marking is visible on one curved blade, accompanied by a star-shaped marking. A straight line and a short horizontal line are etched on either side. A long metal pole is attached to the bottom. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
Steel, wood (oak)
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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