Accession No
1937.343
Description
Small copper alloy socketed axe. Body expanding slightly to straight cutting edge; socket with rectangular cross-section; casting seams visible on sides. Dark patina.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
?Ming Dynasty
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1937.343
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
75mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label affixed to object reads:'〣'.
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label affixed to object, with Chinese characters, reads: '〩〣〦号'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze socketed axe. Socket oblong section without moulding, blade expanding slightly to cutting edge. Extremely sharp casting, fine patina. Resembles strongly the modern iron axe 'pen' still in use in China.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Small copper alloy socketed axe. Body expanding slightly to straight cutting edge; socket with rectangular cross-section; casting seams visible on sides. Dark patina.
Event Date 30/10/2023
Author: Danlei Zhou
Context (Analysis)
The Chinese characters on the handwritten label contain Suzhou numerals, with 〩〣〦 corresponding to 936. '〩〣〦号' means number 936.
Event Date 31/10/2023
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:65526
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