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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a halberd with a long metal shaft, the top portion visible. The head of the halberd is made of silver-colored metal with a worn appearance and small dark spots scattered across its surface. The head has a curved blade on one side and a pointed spike on top. A smaller pointed protrusion extends from the bottom of the blade. The blade and spike are connected by a metal piece with a small circular marking. The shaft is partially visible, appearing to be made of dark-colored wood or metal with two metal rivets visible. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Halberd" and the artist is unspecified.

Artwork Details

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