Accession No
1926.129 A
Description
Copper alloy palstave. Rounded, flaring cutting edge; raised ridge running vertically along the body on both surfaces between the blade and haft; flat sides with a lenticular cross-section; haft with raised sides; flat butt. Green patina. Slightly pitted surfaces.
Place
Europe; Western Europe; France; Finistere; Morlaix
Period
Bronze Age
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]; Aveneau de la Grancière, Paul (Comte) [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1926.129 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; ?Bronze; Copper Alloy
Local Term
Measurements
180mm
Events
Context (Found together / assemblage)
1926.129 A and B are an associated find.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Related Documents)
Label as follows: 'Hache en bronze a talons rectangulaires, avec nervure mediane sure la lame, sans anneau lateral. Tranchant affute. Longueur totale, 0m182. Trouvee a Morlaix, Finistere.'
[Label not seen, 11/04/2024.]
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Auction / Sale)
Bought by the donor from the collection of the Comte Aveneau de la Granciere
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1926.129 A-B: 'Two palstaves, associated.'
Event Date 1926
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy palstave. Rounded, flaring cutting edge; raised ridge running vertically along the body on both surfaces between the blade and haft; flat sides with a lenticular cross-section; haft with raised sides; flat butt. Green patina. Slightly pitted surfaces.
Event Date 11/4/2024
Author: Esther Laver
FM:49501
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