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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Halberd" by an unnamed artist depicts a silver-colored pole weapon. The long shaft, centered and vertical, tapers to a point at the top. The bottom portion features a metal piece with a central vertical section that connects to the shaft and two protruding sections on either side. These side sections have a jagged edge and are adorned with small circular indentations arranged in a pattern. The central vertical section below the side sections displays a design composed of circles and lines. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, copper alloy
Culture:
Flemish
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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