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Halberd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze halberd. The halberd has a long, curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade is green and gold with a rough texture. The blade's base extends to form a downward-pointing spike. The halberd's socket is rectangular and adorned with an etched design on one side, featuring interlocking circles and diamonds. The socket is positioned on the right side of the image. The background is gray. The title of the image is "Halberd".

Artwork Details

Date
6th–5th century BCE
Medium
Bronze inlaid with silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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