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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the head of a metal halberd by an unknown artist titled, "Halberd". The head of the halberd is made of metal and has a long, thin point at the top. The head is shaped like a triangle with a curved bottom edge and two pointed protrusions on either side. The metal is silver-colored and has a rough texture with small spots of darker metal visible on its surface. The background of the image is a solid light purple color. The head of the halberd is positioned in the lower center of the image, taking up about half of the frame.

Artwork Details

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