Accession No

Z 41861


Description

Copper alloy socketed axe head. Slightly rounded cutting edge. Lenticular socket; hollow almost all the way to the cutting edge. Three ridges below collar. Hole close to neck possibly a casting flaw.


Place

Europe; Hungary


Period

Bronze Age


Source

Foster, Walter Kidman [bequeather]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 41861; MAA: FB 83; PC 44


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

59mm x 104mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
See P.47351.MUS in Photo Collection
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Bronze socketed axe with loop.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy socketed axe head. Slightly rounded cutting edge. Lenticular socket; hollow almost all the way to the cutting edge. Three ridges below collar. Hole close to neck possibly a casting flaw.
Event Date 31/5/2024
Author: Lily Stancliffe


FM:41413

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