Gun-Lock Hammer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gun-Lock Hammer by artist unknown. The image is a close-up photograph of a gun-lock hammer, a component of a firearm. The hammer is made of metal, likely steel or iron, with a dark brown patina, and exhibits a rough texture with visible signs of aging and wear. The hammer has a curved shape with one end thicker and more rounded than the other; the thinner end features a protrusion. The thicker end has a square hole and decorative engravings on its surface. The background of the image is solid black.