Axehead
Culture
Swiss
Date1500s–1600s
Mediumiron
Dimensions41.6 × 24.8 cm (16 3/8 × 9 3/4 in.), 3 lb, 2 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsNeck bears a maker's stamp, possibly cancelled and difficult to read; see digital file.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.679
DescriptionRough iron or steel blade. Tool rather than a weapon.ProvenancePurchased by the Museum on March 20, 1931 from Sumner Healey, NYC. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
about 1600–1650
1480–1500
