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Description: | Axe or Adze. Brownish grey with buff crust where preserved. No. 27, B. Class 6B.
A special type of axe with exceptionally narrow cutting edge. This end of the tool was re-edged transversally on one face only. It shows distinct traces of battering and wear (giving a serrated outline). The opposite end (slightly damaged by recent break) has been carefully trimmed into a gentle curve. It is also clear that it was thinned by longitudinal flakes for the purpose of hafting. It is interesting that this specimen has acquired a thin, darkish patination since it was flaked (this is revealed by the recent break mentioned above). This, however, may be due to the special nature of the flint and the circumstances in which it lay.
Armant cemeteries Areas 1000 & 1100. Level I, C6.
Material: Stone
Material: Chert | Source: | Manchester Museum | Identifier: | mm.emu.ecatalogue.humanities.521355 | Go to resource |
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