Poleax
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Poleax

TitlePoleax
ArtistWestern European, probably Italian
Datec.1470—c.1520 15th century
MediumSteel and oak
Classificationedged weapon-staff
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Poleax” is a work by Western European, probably Italian, dated c.1470—c.1520. It is executed in steel and 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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