Accession No

Z 11613


Description

Sickle of copper alloy, possibly Hallstatt A. Crescent-shaped blade with two raised ribs around the outer curve; cutting blade on interior. One end is curved, the other terminates in a keyhole aperture, possibly affected by corrosion. Flat reverse face. Dark brown and yellow patina.


Place

Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Lake Neuchâtel; Auvernier


Period

Late Bronze Age


Source

Foster, Walter Kidman [collector and bequeather]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 11613; MAA: FB 182; PC 143


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

120mm


Events

Context (Other owners)
Several objects in the Foster Bequest are marked 'Chautems', and this may be a collector or a vendor.
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna


Description (Labels & Markings)
Label with blue border adhered to object reads: 'Auvernier. Chautems'. The same is written on the reverse in black ink. P.C. and F.B numbers also written, below sticker.
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna


Context (Related Documents)
See card for sketch (1:1)
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Sickle with dark brown and yellow patina
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (References)
University of Cambridge, Museum of General and Local Archaeology. (1892). 'The Walter K. Foster Bequest. Catalogue of the Antiquities.'
Event Date 1892
Author: Clare McKenna


Description (Physical description)
Sickle of copper alloy, possibly Hallstatt A. Crescent-shaped blade with two raised ribs around the outer curve; cutting blade on interior. One end is curved, the other terminates in a keyhole aperture, possibly affected by corrosion. Flat reverse face. Dark brown and yellow patina.
Event Date 17/4/2024
Author: Clare McKenna


FM:44084

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