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Edged weapon-staff
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Poleaxe

Poleaxe

1401–1700

Medium: Steel, iron, brass, wood, and textile
Dimensions: H.: 162.6 cm (64 in.); Blade with socket: H.: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
Genre: Edged weapon-staff
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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