Accession No
1927.1624
Description
Flat copper alloy axe. Round cutting edge, slightly flaring at each corner; bevelled on both faces at the cutting edge; flat sides with a lenticular cross-section; flat butt. Dark green patina.
Place
Europe; Eastern Europe; Hungary
Period
Bronze Age
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [collector and donor]; Mautner, L. (Mr) [vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1624
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; ?Bronze; Copper Alloy
Local Term
Measurements
84mm x 5mm x 108mm Weight 0.5445kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Object marked: 'Hungary'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
See P.47345.MUS in Photo Collection.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Auction / Sale)
Catalogue card reads: 'Bought by the donor [Clarke] from Heir L. Mautner, Budapest, IX, Bakabs-Ter 2.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn
Description (Physical description)
Flat axe. Rectangular in shape, except for a slight crescentic expansion at the cutting edge. A very fine dark green patina
Event Date 1927
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Archaeology Gallery, case 22, Clarke Gallery, 1984-2010.
Event Date 1984
Author: Esther Laver
Conservation (Remedial)
CON.1983.148 | Remedial
Event Date 28/4/2021
Author: Kirstie French
Description (Physical description)
Flat copper alloy axe. Round cutting edge, slightly flaring at each corner; bevelled on both faces at the cutting edge; flat sides with a lenticular cross-section; flat butt. Dark green patina.
Event Date 15/5/2024
Author: Esther Laver
FM:49029
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