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Pollaxe

ca. 1470
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pollaxe
  • Date: ca. 1470
  • Geography: Burgundy
  • Culture: French, Burgundy
  • Medium: Steel, brass, wood (ash)
  • Dimensions: L. 84 in. (213.4 cm); L. of head 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 9 oz. (2976.7 g)
  • Classification: Shafted Weapons
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.288
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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