Poleaxe

Italian; Venice

edged weapon-staffarms

Date

1500/10

Medium

Steel, iron, brass, wood, and textile

Dimensions

H.: 162.6 cm (64 in.); Blade with socket: H.: 25.4 cm (10 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

George F. Harding Collection

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