Accession No
Z 11625
Description
Copper alloy sickle. Crescent-shaped blade with two raised ribs to the outside of the curve. Single transverse rib near base. Lower face flat. Dark brown 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 11625; MAA: FB 177; PC 138
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
137mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'F.B. 177.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'AUVERNIER. CHAUTEMS.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in pink ink: 'P.C. 138.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Context (Related Documents)
See card for sketch (1:1).
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze sickle with dark brown patina. Surface mit rippen
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: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy sickle. Crescent-shaped blade with two raised ribs to the outside of the curve. Single transverse rib near base. Lower face flat. Dark brown patina.
Event Date 17/4/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:44096
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