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Axehead
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Axehead

Culture
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
Not on view
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European
about 1000–1500
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Swiss
1500s–1600s
Knife
European
perhaps late 1400s
Spearhead
European
perhaps 800-1200
Spearhead
European
probably Middle Ages, about 800-1100
Spearhead
European
probably Middle Ages. about 800-1200
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European
1800s
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European
19th century
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European
probably 1500s
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European
possibly 1300s
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European
1300s–1400s
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Eastern European
late 1500s