Accession No
1937.342
Description
Small copper alloy socketed axe. Almost rectangular in shape with slightly curved cutting edge; socket with rounded oblong cross-section and two moulding rings below the mouth. Green patina across surface.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Han
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1937.342
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
56mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Bronze socketed axe. Socket of " rounded oblong" section with two incised mouldings below the mouth. Narrow tapering blade.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Small copper alloy socketed axe. Almost rectangular in shape with slightly curved cutting edge; socket with rounded oblong cross-section and two moulding rings below the mouth. Green patina across surface.
Event Date 30/10/2023
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:65525
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