Poleax
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Poleax

TitlePoleax
ArtistWestern European
Datec.1470—c.1520 15th century
MediumSteel, brass, wood, and leather
Classificationshafted weapon
OriginWestern Europe Western Europe
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, dated c.1470—c.1520. It is executed in steel, brass, wood, and leather and classified as shafted weapon. 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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