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Halberd

A work made of steel and wood.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of steel and wood.

Date:

1500/40

Artist:

Master B. E. (Italian)

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 239

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Master BE, (Bernadino da Carnago?)

Title

Halberd

Place

Italy (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1490–1550

Medium

Steel and wood

Inscriptions

mark on blade: initials BE surmounted by a crown

Dimensions

H.: 241.3 cm (95 in.); Blade with socket: H.: 66.6 cm (26 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.2336

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