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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axehead of Bronze Age date. The fragment is the blade end including the base of the socketed area.The sides of the axehead fragment flare outwards and the cutting edge is evenly curved though slightly worn. The cross section is V-shaped.The two sides of the fragment are broken at different points allowing the base of the socket hole to be seen. There are no traces of casting seams.The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 72.8mm long, 44.4mm wide, 14.5mm thick and weighs 99g.
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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