Accession No
1927.1625
Description
Copper alloy wing flanged axe. Straight cutting edge; flat sides with a lenticular cross-section; body incorporates wing flanges, slightly folded inwards; flat, slightly tapering butt.
Place
Europe; Eastern Europe; Hungary
Period
Bronze Age
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [collector and donor]; Mautner, L. (Mr) [vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1625
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper
Local Term
Measurements
165mm
Events
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)
Winged axe of copper. Square butt, sides almost parallel, the expansion at the cutting edge being very slight. The wings occur about midway
Event Date 1927
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy wing flanged axe. Straight cutting edge; flat sides with a lenticular cross-section; body incorporates wing flanges, slightly folded inwards; flat, slightly tapering butt.
Event Date 15/5/2024
Author: Esther Laver
FM:49030
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