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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.19 Incomplete axe with unfinished rim and 1 semi-circular projection, quite small. Mouth moulding thinly-cast and the inside clearly shows this projection tapering at the lower mouth moulding. Loop right, there is a large part of the upper axe missing (broken away) leaving very rough, jagged edges, so probably a recent-ish break. Casting flashes are visible and rough, especially around the loop area. Loop 'hole' is impenetrable (with bronze) apart from very small gap. Surface is lumpy and corroded. Patina dark green with goldy-brown showing through. The cutting edge is broken on a diagonal from the bottom of the transverse line pattern to c.18mm further up. Jagged recent-ish break. (loop width 5mm, 2mm gap between innermost ribs) L.77mm, Weight 107g | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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