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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a "Halberd" with a wooden handle, a long metal shaft, and a metal head. The metal head has a pointed top section, and a wide, flat bottom section with two sharp, pointed edges that curve outward, resembling wings. The bottom section has decorative swirls on either side. The metal shaft is attached to the head and has a small ring near the head. The handle is made of wood and has a metal band near the top. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Iron, wood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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