Accession No
1937.344
Description
Small copper alloy socketed axe. Wide expanding shouldered blade with almost straight cutting edge; horizontal raised ridges just over shoulder, squared on one side and rounded on the other; tapering rectangular socket. Three characters on one side of socket.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1937.344
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
62mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten label found with object reads: 'Two socketed axes. China.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Bronze socketed axe with rectangular socket and wide expanding shouldered blade, raised moulding just over shoulder. Characters on side.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See catalogue card for sketch of characters.
Event Date 1937
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Small copper alloy socketed axe. Wide expanding shouldered blade with almost straight cutting edge; horizontal raised ridges just over shoulder, squared on one side and rounded on the other; tapering rectangular socket. Three characters on one side of socket.
Event Date 27/10/2023
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:65527
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