Accession No
1937.339
Description
Copper alloy socketed axe. Socket with narrow oblong cross-section and moulding ring below mouth; body tapering to slightly curved cutting edge; casting seams visible on sides; small square holes below moulding ring on both faces, nearly opposite. Green patina.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Unknown
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1937.339
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
120mm
Events
Context (Analysis)
Very similar to 1937.338.
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Bronze socketed axe, almost rectangular, socket of narrow oblong sections with very slight moulding below mouth, small square opening on both faces of blade, nearly but not quite opposite.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy socketed axe. Socket with narrow oblong cross-section and moulding ring below mouth; body tapering to slightly curved cutting edge; casting seams visible on sides; small square holes below moulding ring on both faces, nearly opposite. Green patina.
Event Date 31/10/2023
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:65522
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