Fighting Axe
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Fighting Axe

TitleFighting Axe
ArtistSwiss
Date18th century 18th century
MediumSteel and wood (oak)
Classificationedged weapon-staff
OriginSwitzerland Switzerland
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Fighting Axe” is a work by Swiss, dated 18th century. It is executed in steel and wood (oak) 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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