Accession No
1937.340
Description
Copper alloy socketed axe. socket with rectangular cross-section and a rectangular projection at centre of face edge; tapering body; straight sides with casting seams; cutting edge much worn down and curved. Green patina.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Unknown
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1937.340
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
131mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Bronze socketed axe. Rectangular socket and having a slight projection on one edge, tapering blade, narrower than the socket, cutting edge much worn down.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy socketed axe. socket with rectangular cross-section and a rectangular projection at centre of face edge; tapering body; straight sides with casting seams; cutting edge much worn down and curved. Green patina.
Event Date 30/10/2023
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:65523
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