Ahlspiess
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Ahlspiess

TitleAhlspiess
ArtistGerman or Austrian
Date1480-1500 15th century
MediumSteel and wood
Classificationedged weapon-staff
OriginAustria Austria
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Ahlspiess” is a work by German or Austrian, dated 1480-1500. It is executed in steel and wood and classified as edged weapon-staff. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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