Blacksmith's Hammer

82-7-151A

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Don

Curatorial Section: Asian

View All (5) Object Images

Native Name Khon Ti Lek | ค้อนตีเหล็ก
Object Number 82-7-151A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Don
Site Name Ban Don | บ้านดอน
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Mai Duu (uncertain) | Mai Daeng (uncertain) | Wood | Iron
Subject Metalworking Tools and Equipment
Description

Hammer in the form of a slightly tapered rectangular piece of iron with a hammered flattened end set into a wooden handle. There are some traces of wood on the narrower end. Used by blacksmith.

Length 21.5 cm
Width 14 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 091a - Field Number

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.