Accession No

Z 11628


Description

Wing flanged palstave axe of copper alloy, of Hallstatt A type. Rectangular butt; the body incorporates four semicircular flanges, curved in pairs towards the centre of the septum with a small loop on one side; the septum is wider at the butt end, with defined stop. The blade widens towards the curved cutting edge in trapezoidal shape at the tip with triangular profile. A slightly raised line runs down the profile length on each side.


Place

Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Lake Neuchâtel; Auvernier


Period

Late Bronze Age


Source

Foster, Walter Kidman [collector and bequeather]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 11628; MAA: FB 97; PC 58


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

153mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
'Auvernier' written in pencil and in pen.
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna


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


Description (Physical description)
Bronze oberständige Lappenaxt (winged axe) with dark 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)
Wing flanged palstave axe of copper alloy, of Hallstatt A type. Rectangular butt; body incorporates four semicircular flanges, curved in pairs towards the centre of the septum with a small loop on one side; the septum is wider at the butt end, with defined stop. The blade widens towards the curved cutting edge in trapezoidal shape at the tip with triangular profile. A slightly raised line runs down the profile length on each side.
Event Date 17/4/2024
Author: Clare McKenna


FM:44099

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