Halberd
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Halberd

TitleHalberd
Date17th century 17th century
MediumSteel, wood (ash)
ClassificationShafted Weapons
OriginItalian Italian
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of William H. Riggs, 1913
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Halberd” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 17th century. It is executed in steel, wood (ash) and classified as shafted weapons. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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