Pijpsleutel
Unknown Artist
ca. 1400 - ca. 1950
Medium
iron (metal)
Dimensions
4; 11.2
About this artwork
lengte 11,2 cm x breedte 4 cm
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Pijpsleutel*, a humble yet ingenious iron pipe wrench crafted by an unknown artisan sometime between ca. 140 and ca. 1950. Measuring a compact 11.2 cm in length and 4 cm width, this tool exemplifies the enduring practicality of medieval and early modern metalworking. In Dutch, "pijpsleutel" translates to "pipe," referring to its specialized design for gripping and turning pipes, fittings, or nuts—essential for plumbers, mechanics, and across centuries. Forged from robust iron, the pijpsleutel's medium highlights the blacksmith's mastery of heat, hammer, and anvil, techniques refin...