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Battle-axes

Scope note

Axes used in combat and warfare since prehistoric times, made in various forms and sizes from one geographic region and culture to another, but typically having a broad blade with a convex cutting edge and a handle, and wielded with one or two hands to strike cutting blows or to throw.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300036983

Broader Terms used

axes (weapons)

Narrower Terms used

throwing axes

Equivalent Terms used

battle-ax
battle-axe

Created

13yrs ago

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