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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver-colored halberd by an unknown artist titled "Halberd". The weapon has a long, thin, pointed blade with an engraved design. The blade is symmetrical, with a central line running down its length. The engraved design on the blade features intricate swirling patterns. A long handle extends downward from the blade. The bottom of the handle is not shown. Attached to the bottom of the blade is a curved, axe-like section with two crescent-shaped protrusions on either side. The axe-like section also features the same engraved design as the blade. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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