Battle Axe
| Title | Battle Axe |
|---|---|
| Date | 1400s 15th century |
| Medium | Steel and wood |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Scandinavia (?), 15th century Scandinavia |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Battle 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 |
| Rights | Public 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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