Glaive
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Glaive

TitleGlaive
ArtistItalian, possibly Brescia
Datec. 1600 16th century
MediumSteel and wood
Classificationedged weapon-staff
OriginBrescia province
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Glaive” is a work by Italian, possibly Brescia, dated c. 1600. 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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