blacksmith's poker

MART-000630/039
Object type hardy
Culture/period Medieval
Materials iron
Technique forging
Mint
Production date 1100 / 1299
Current location
Archaeological site L'Esquerda, sector medieval
Township Masies de Roda, Les (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Barcelona, Osona)
Dimensions 68 x 5,7 x 1,2 cm
Description
Poker, similar to a knife with a small hook at the tip of the blade but with a very long handle. The spike, intended to haft it, varies in thickness. It was used to break the ore and remove the slag (it was found in the smithy).
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© Museu Arqueològic de l’Esquerda
Omeka ID 2925