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War Hammer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The War Hammer by artist is a long-handled weapon with a metal handle. The handle is thin and cylindrical, with a narrow groove running along its length. A textured metal grip is located at the bottom of the handle. A short metal piece extends from the top of the handle, with a curved blade on one side resembling a scythe. A small round piece is at the top of the handle. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-16th century
Medium:
Steel, silver
Culture:
German, Saxony
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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