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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy palstave fragment, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1600 BC to 1000 BC).Around 25% of the palstave is present, consisting of the butt of the axe. The fragment is rectangular with an H shaped cross section. Both front and reverse faces have raised flanges, which taper out towards the butt. No traces of decoration are visible. Diagonal file or sharpening markings are present on the butt.It measures 33.6 mm in length, 26.0 mm wide and 14.6 mm thick (including flanges), 6.7 mm thick (not including flanges). It weighs 38.1 g.The palstave is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.A couple of similar palstave butt fragments have been recorded on the PAS database, including NMS-86C152; LIN-A5DA60 and NMGW-FC4B96.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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