Accession No
D 1984.23
Description
Small copper alloy blade with rounded base. Double edged flat ground blade tapers to a rounded point; shallow central ridge splits towards base, extending to both shoulders of blade; base of blade slightly rounded. Resembles an arrowhead though missing a tang or socket.
Place
?Europe; ?Western Europe; ?Switzerland; ?Swiss Lakes
Period
Bronze Age
Source
Fitzwilliam Museum [depositor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
D 1984.23; 86; GR.32.1981 [Fitzwilliam Museum no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy: ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
52mm
Events
Context (Other)
No Wellcome no. (no. 124 in list of Allocation II)
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Small 2 edged bronze cutting tool with centre rib, shoulder also sharpened (for wedging into handle)
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Acquisition Details)
On long-term loan from the Fitzwilliam Museum, see 1983-84 Annual Report.
Event Date 1984
Author: Imogen Gunn
Description (Physical description)
Small copper alloy blade with rounded base. Double edged flat ground blade tapers to a rounded point; shallow central ridge splits towards base, extending to both shoulders of blade; base of blade slightly rounded. Resembles an arrowhead though missing a tang or socket.
Event Date 22/3/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:41030
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