Axe

Swedish

15th century

Not on view

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Title: Axe
Date: 15th century
Culture: Swedish
Medium: Steel, wood
Dimensions: L. 40 1/2 in. (102.8 cm); W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); L. of iron 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5 oz. (1048.9 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.464
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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