“Glaive” (1400s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Glaive

Glaive

TitleGlaive
Date1400s 15th century
Mediumplain steel blade, carved wooden haft with protruding tongue of steel
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineGlaive, 1400s. Italy. Plain steel blade, carved wooden haft with protruding tongue of steel; overall: 158.2 cm (62 5/16 in.); blade: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1834
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Glaive” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1400s. It is executed in plain steel blade, carved wooden haft with protruding tongue of steel 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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Updated 2026-09-06