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Description: | Double mouth moulding, of which the upper is more prominent while the lower is little more than a low ridge (with loop right, it is almost imperceptible). The loop projects from the groove between the mouldings. Descending from the lower moulding are four raised ribs in two groups of two separated by a 10mm gap in the centre. The two outermost ribs follow a furrow which emphasises the edge of the rectangular-sectioned body, but which slightly curves. The two inner ribs follow the outer, curving behind it and then round it to join it at a point ?? of the way down the body. These also follow the line of a furrow which precedes them from the centre. The sides of the body are more-or-less straight but flare gently to the axe??s widest point at the cutting edge. The socket tapers in profile to a narrow but blunt end. The loop is small and thin (inside hole c.8mm long, width c.4mm) with an asymmetrical oval section.
4 Rim unfinished, jagged edges with two semi-circular projections opposite each other on the inside of the rim above each face. Casting flashes along both sides, though quite worn. Especially prominent around loop. Loop itself is broken and most of it is missing. Cutting edge is blunt with casting flash visible. Patina dark green and flaky with what looks like iron staining around upper mouth moulding (loop left). L.102mm, blade W.42mm. Weight 203g | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Hinds, Katie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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