Head of a Janissary Hammer
Dark brown metal object with curved shape resembling a horn or a tusk; pointed at one end and wider at the other; large hole on the wider end; surface covered in intricate patterns and designs, some resembling leaves or flowers; small piece of string or cord on top. Head of a Janissary Hammer by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Iron, silver
- Culture
- Turkish
- Dimensions
- 599 × 428 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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