Arms & ArmorShafted Weapons17th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Hammer of a Janissary |
| Medium | Steel, iron, wood, silver |
| Dimensions | L. 18 in. (45.7 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 0.1 oz. (456.4 g) |
| Classification | Shafted Weapons |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 17th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Turkish |
| Date Range | 1601 – 1700 |
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A(
A.H. 1197/ A.D. 1782–83Axe (Berdiche)
DA
dated A.H. 1241/A.D. 1825–26Dervish Ax
1648–87Mace
J(
17th centuryJavelin (Jarid)
HO
17th centuryHammer of a Janissary
BH
19th centuryBident Head
S
18th–19th centurySpearhead
HO
16th centuryHead of a Janissary Hammer
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 30815