War Hammer
Object type: War hammer
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel, iron, brass, wood, gold, textile (velvet), metallic thread
Dimensions: L. 42 1/8 in. (107 cm); L. of head 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); W. 12 3/4 in. (32.3 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 12 oz. (1247.4 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914