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Halberd

ca. 1900
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Halberd
  • Date: ca. 1900
  • Culture: probably German
  • Medium: Steel, wood
  • Dimensions: L. 27 1/4 in. (69.2 cm); L. of head 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 8.9 oz. (2066.7 g)
  • Classification: Shafted Weapons
  • Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.156.37
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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