“Halberd” (dated 1574) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Halberd

Halberd

TitleHalberd
Datedated 1574 16th century
MediumSteel, wood, copper alloy, textile, metallic thread
ClassificationShafted Weapons
OriginGerman German
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of William H. Riggs, 1913
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Halberd” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated dated 1574. It is executed in steel, wood, copper alloy, textile, metallic thread 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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Updated 2026-09-06