Ceremonial Miner's Axe
Object type: Ceremonial miner's axe
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Saxony
Date: 17th century
Medium: Steel, bone, wood, brass
Dimensions: L. 32 3/8 in. (82.2 cm); W. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm); L. of iron including socket 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5 oz. (1048.9 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Geography:    Saxony   
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914