Accession No
1934.818
Description
A copper alloy palstave. The blade has a flared and rounded cutting edge, straight sides, and a triangular ridge along the centre. The flange has straight sides and a leaf shaped profile, and terminated in a straight butt.
Place
Europe; Western Europe; ?France; ?Amiens
Period
Middle Bronze Age
Source
Griffith, Arthur Foster [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1934.818
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
155mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
There are two catalogue cards for this object, one with rough sketch of decoration.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Labels & Markings)
Original label: 'Amiens' and '188?' (very faint).
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Analysis)
The palstave looks like a British rather than a French type.
Event Date 1934
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze palstave without loop, expanded but not crescentic, cutting edge, trident pattern below stop-ridge on both faces
Event Date 1934
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A copper alloy palstave. The blade has a flared and rounded cutting edge, straight sides, and a triangular ridge along the centre. The flange has straight sides and a leaf shaped profile, and terminated in a straight butt.
Event Date 11/4/2024
Author: Emily Shorter
FM:45096
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