Caltrop
anonymous
Caltrops or crow’s feet were scattered on the deck of ships to impede boarders. This specimen has barbs. Other types have four sharp points.
c. 1700 - c. 1858
Iron
9.0 x 9.0 x 9.0 cm
NG-MC-744-1
Image and text courtesy of Rijksmuseum, 2019
Where you'll find this
Rijksmuseum
Permanent collection
