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Axehead
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Axehead

Culture European
Dateabout 500-1500
Mediumiron
Dimensions19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.), 1 lb 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.677
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on November 24, 1928 from American Art Association (NY), lot no. 168 (Dean armor sale). Given to the Museum on December 26, 1946.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
On view
Current Location
  • Exhibition Location   Gallery 2204
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European
about 1000–1500
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Swiss
1500s–1600s
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Chinese
probably Shang Dynasty, 1766–1122 BCE
Axehead
about 1200–900 BCE
Flat Axehead
about 2300–1600 BCE
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European
1700s
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European
1700s
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European
about 1370-1410
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European
late 1600s-1700s