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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the head of a halberd by an unknown artist. The head of the halberd is made of silver-colored metal. The head is shaped like an axe with a long pointed top. A smaller pointed protrusion extends to the right. A small oval hole is visible on the right side. The head is attached to a dark brown wooden pole. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1380–1430
Medium
Steel, wood (oak), iron
Culture
Swiss
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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