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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. 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 ¾ 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. Unfinished rim with two semi-circular projections opposite each other on the inside of the rim above each face, slightly off-centre. 2 semi-circular and smooth 'gaps' appear in the rim on the loop side. Casting flashes are visible and the axe seems to be very slightly off-set. Loop broken off. Cutting edge is blunt and smooth with visible casting flash. Surface is quite lumpy in places but obscured by corrosion. Dark green patina. Loop right, there is a large dent ¼ of the way down from the mouth across the axe. This has given way to at least 2 cracks. The whole axe appears somewhat squashed and out of shape. L.100mm, blade W.43mm. Weight 189g
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