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Halberd Head with Five Blades

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Halberd Head with Five Blades" by an unknown artist depicts a halberd head with five blades. The central blade is long and straight, while the other four blades are shorter and curved. Two curved blades are on either side of the central blade, and two more curved blades are below them on either side. The halberd head is mounted on a long handle with a decorative metal piece around the top. The handle is rounded at the bottom. The image is in black and white. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. second half of the 13th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
311 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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