Accession No
1957.5
Description
A copper alloy palstave. The blade has angualr sides that flare towards a straight cutting edge; there is a linear ridge along the centre of the blade. There is a straight and raised stop. The flange has straight sides and a leaf shaped profile with a ridge along the centre, and terminates in a concave curved butt.
Place
Europe; Western Europe; France; Tours
Period
Middle Bronze Age
Source
Parsons, C. (Miss) [bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1957.5
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
170mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label adhering to object reads 'Tours 1878'
Event Date
Author: Emily Shorter
Context (Analysis)
For very similar form also labelled 'Tours 1878', see D 1914.99
Event Date 1957
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Palstave very roughly finished (the lines left by the mould junction not filed)
Event Date 1957
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A copper alloy palstave. The blade has angualr sides that flare towards a straight cutting edge; there is a linear ridge along the centre of the blade. There is a straight and raised stop. The flange has straight sides and a leaf shaped profile with a ridge along the centre, and terminates in a concave curved butt.
Event Date 12/4/2024
Author: Emily Shorter
FM:50669
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