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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
Museum record:
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