Accession No

1928.64


Description

Copper alloy razor of double winged type with central perforation and loop. The flat side is less neatly finished, while the other side has the edges of the loop bevelled.


Place

Europe; Eastern Europe; Hungary; Szécsény


Period

Bronze Age


Source

Ramsden, John (Sir) [collector and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1928.64


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

85mm


Events

Context (Production / use)
This was perhaps worn hanging, such as from the girdle, as it is slightly plano-convex.
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang


Description (Physical description)
Bronze razor (?copper) of double winged type with loop and large central perforation. This was perhaps worn hanging, eg from the girdle as it is slightly plano-convex, the flat side being less neatly finished, while the other side has the edges of the hole bevelled, etc
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Display)
Exhibited: Archaeology Gallery, case 23, Clarke Gallery, 1984-2010.
Event Date 1984
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Conservation (Remedial)
CON.1983.142 | Remedial
Event Date 27/4/2021
Author: Kirstie French


Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy razor of double winged type with central perforation and loop. The flat side is less neatly finished, while the other side has the edges of the loop bevelled.
Event Date 20/5/2024
Author: Jodi Zhang


FM:49088

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