Battle Axe
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Battle Axe

TitleBattle Axe
Date1400s 15th century
MediumSteel and wood
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginScandinavia (?), 15th century Scandinavia
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBattle Axe, 1400s. Scandinavia (?), 15th century. Steel and wood; overall: 93.3 cm (36 3/4 in.); blade: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1601
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Battle Axe” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1400s. It is executed in steel and wood and classified as arms and armor. 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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