RARE MEDIEVAL IRON MATTOCK HEAD



In the Middle Ages, iron mattocks were essential hand tools used for digging, chopping, and prying. They were crucial for various tasks like agriculture, construction, and mining. Mattocks evolved from earlier stone and bronze tools, with iron versions becoming more prevalent due to advancements in ironworking technology.



Size - 11x3.3 cm

Weight - 164.3 Grams




Age: 1200-1300 AD


Provenance: Previously in a German collection formed prior to 2000.