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Description: | A miniature three-dimensional copper-alloy Roman axe of probable 2nd to 4th century AD date. The axe is of socketed type with a slightly rounded cutting edge although most of the cutting edge has been lost to damage. the item is pierced with one small circular hole, presumably for suspension. This artefacts clearly have no practical use and are thought to be good luck talismans, amulets or votive pieces (cf.Ref: I.M. Stead and V. Rigby; 1986; p.136). Dated c.100-400 AD.
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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