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Description: | Incomplete cast bronze looped palstave of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 BC - 1200 BC). One of a hoard of three implements (Treasure case no. BM2005 T274). Length 160mm, maximum width 55mm, maximum thickness 33mm. Weight 424g. (the weight includes some soil).The palstave was found in two pieces. The transverse break has occurred across the butt, just above the stop. The flared blade has a central vertical rib below the stop on each face. However, due to corrosion it is not clear how far this rib extended along the blade. The blade has lost its cutting edge and also some of its corroded surface on both faces. The loop is broken and missing. The implement is suffering from active bronze disease and all breaks appear to be old.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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