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Description: | Treasure case 2008 T204 - Disclaimed, returned to finder.Part of a hoard of ten pieces of Bronze Age metalwork found together.Fragment of socketed axe head, blade and part of socket up to broken loop remaining; remainder lost to old break. Raised ribs between incised lines at socket end on both sides c.9-10 ribs per side. Casting seam visible on both sides. Light green patina with some damage to blade and slight pitting on one side. L: 76.0mm; W: 49.0mm; Th: 20.0mm; Wt: 181.0g.This is a socketed axe of the ribbed South Eastern variety belonging to the Ewart Park metalwork assemblage and dates from c. 950-850BC. Axes like these are a common part Late Bronze Age metalwork deposits. They're usually broken up and incomplete.
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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