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Halberd | German | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Halberd | German | The Met Date:early 16th century Culture:German Medium:Steel, wood (ash) Dimensions:L. 76 5/8 in. (194.7 cm); L. of head 22 in. (55.9 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 13 oz. (2180 g) Classification:Shafted Weapons Credit Line:Gift of Howland Pell, 1936 Accession Number:36.78.1

Sapola, very rare Indian sword. This example dates to the end of the 18th century and is of Tulwar/Tegha form with a strong robust blade with split tip and serrated edges to the cutting curve and the rear Kilij style yelman. History, Historical Swords, Very Rare, Artifacts, 18th Century, The End, For Sale

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Sapola, very rare Indian sword. This example dates to the end of the 18th century and is of Tulwar/Tegha form with a strong robust blade with split tip and serrated edges to the cutting curve and the rear Kilij style yelman.

a metal object with a green cord attached to it's end and a silver handle

"Celtic Sickle"

Magick Ritual Sacred Tools: A Celtic sickle of solid bronze, with Celtic knotwork on both sides of blade. It can be made with or without pommel.

two different types of scissors with gold and black designs on the handles, one has a knife in it

Indian (North) pesh kabz, 17th century, wootz steel blade, gold, ivory (walrus), H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); H. of blade 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 19.7 oz. (558.5 g), Met Museum, Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935.

a piece of art that looks like a bird flying in the air with it's wings spread out

Indian haladie (double bladed dagger) from the Rajput warriors of India. All steel forged construction, including the handle, with two double edged blades and a knuckle guard. The knuckle guard would have had a third small straight blade sticking out, but it is missing with only an attachment hole remaining. The blades are pitted from old rust, but they are now cleaned of the rust and oxidized dark. 26" Overall with two 10 1/2" Blades. 19th century or earlier.

an old pair of scissors is being used to cut wire

A composite two-handed sword: Germany dating: 16th Century

Phurba or ritual dagger is a tantric ritual implement used symbolically to conquer evil spirits /negative emotional states, as well as avert obstacles. Used in esoteric rites by high level tantric practitioners. Vajrayana Buddhism, Tibetan Art, University Of Virginia, Buddhist Art, Evil Spirits, High Level

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Phurba or ritual dagger is a tantric ritual implement used symbolically to conquer evil spirits /negative emotional states, as well as avert obstacles. Used in esoteric rites by high level tantric practitioners.