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Battle Axe
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The axe has been a favorite weapon in Europe for as long as armor has been worn. Although it was useful as a simple tool for chopping, battle axes could become a way of expressing personal style. They could be decorated and embellished without impeding their function. Inset into this axe head is a copper rosette.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, late 16th Century |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, late 16th Century |
| Medium | steel, inset with copper rosette |
| Dimensions | Blade: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Head: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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