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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, silver-colored weapon titled 'Halberd' by an unknown artist. The weapon features a long, thin, pointed spearhead. Attached to the spearhead is an axe-like head with a curved blade on one side and a straight blade on the other. The curved blade resembles a hook. The weapon has a dark-colored wooden handle. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

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