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Halberd

ca. 1560
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Halberd
  • Date: ca. 1560
  • Culture: probably German
  • Medium: Steel, wood (beech)
  • Dimensions: L. 8 ft. 6 in. (259 cm); L. of head 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 2 oz. (2320 g)
  • Classification: Shafted Weapons
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.196
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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