Head of a Ceremonial War Hammer
Object type: Head of a Ceremonial War Hammer
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: probably Italian
Date: ca. 1550 or later
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: L. 6 7/16 in. (16.3 cm); L. of head 4 in. (10.1 cm); W. 5 13/16 in. (14.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12 oz. (793.8 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914