Halberd
Cultureperhaps
Central European
Datelate 1600s
Mediumsteel, wood, brass and velvet with other textiles
Dimensions27 × 207.5 cm (10 5/8 × 81 11/16 in.), 3 lb, 14 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.224
DescriptionThrusting tip of flattened diamond section with baluster below; blade of crescent-moon form; somewhat bulbous fluke. Axe and fluke executed with elaborate openwork.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on August 20, 1929 from Liberty & Co. Ltd., London. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014
On View
Not on view
1625–1650
1625–1650
