Halberd
| Title | Halberd |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1500–1525 15th century |
| Medium | steel, quatrefoil piercing; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners) |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Germany (?) Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Halberd, c. 1500–1525. Germany (?). Steel, quatrefoil piercing; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners); overall: 217.4 cm (85 9/16 in.); blade: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1561 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Halberd” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1500–1525. It is executed in steel, quatrefoil piercing; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners) and classified as arms and armor. 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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