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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 which gives rise to a loop at the side of the body. Descending from the lower moulding are six raised ribs (1-6 respectively) in two groups of three separated by a 2-4mm gap in the centre. The two outermost ribs follow a furrow which emphasises the prominent edge of the rectangular-sectioned body. The two innermost ribs (3&4) fall steeply and then gently curve around the outer ribs (1&2 & 5&6) to join this prominent edge at a point ¾ of the way down the body. Thus the two pairs of outer ribs are enclosed within this pattern and copy it. The two innermost ribs meet the two outermost ribs before it joins the prominent edge, and creates a point slightly higher up than this. The sides of the body are concave and flare gently to the axe's widest point at the cutting edge. The socket tapers in profile to a narrow but blunt end. The loops have an asymmetrical oval section varying in thickness and width, but all have an inner hole size of c.7mm.5 Unfinished rim with jagged upward projection. Casting flashes prominent along both sides. With the loop to the right, there is a small dent along the line between the mouth mouldings, accentuated by a raised bump directly to its left. There is a small deposit/ scrap of bronze clinging to the inside of the axe. Cutting edge is sharp though unfinished with casting flash visible. There are several lumps and bumps of bronze on the surface of the metal and a possible dent 20mm from the cutting edge (loop left). The metal seems almost distorted in places. Original surface can be seen though is badly disguised by bronze disease (my diagnosis, not conservator!). (loop width 6mm, 3mm gap between innermost ribs) L.104mm, blade W.47mm. Weight 201g
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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