A Saxon etched war hammer,circa 1570. Slightly curved,beak of quadrangular section,circular,slightly tapered hammerhead. Angular socket with a dovetailed belt hook on the side. Slender,tubular iron haft with a rectangular base. The grip with a strongly worn textile cover and studded with rivets,small rondel guard with a parrying hook on the side. Domed pommel plate. The haft and the head completely and finely etched with tendril decoration. Length cm,historic,historical,16th century,Japanese,Asian,Asia,Far East,object,objects,stills,clippi,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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License: Licensed
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