Accession No
1935.972
Description
Hatchet or axe made of greenish stone, possibly schist, with chipped surface that is partially ground. Incorporating a flat butt end which is slightly bent, roughly rounded sides, curved cutting edge and a lenticular cross-section. Type H.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Malaysia; Peninsular Malaysia; Pahang; River Tembeling; Chempah
Period
Neolithic
Source
Noone, Herbert Vander Vord [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1935.972
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone; ?Schist
Local Term
Measurements
52mm x 51mm x 127mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Written in red pencil on surface: 'H' [Type no.]
Event Date
Author: Alana Edgeworth
Context (Production / use)
'Very rare. Generally made of Schist. Sometimes very thin' [Donor's note].
Event Date 1935
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bent form of hatchet.
Event Date 1935
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Hatchet or axe made of greenish stone, possibly schist, with chipped surface that is partially ground. Incorporating a flat butt end which is slightly bent, roughly rounded sides, curved cutting edge and a lenticular cross-section. Type H.
Event Date 12/10/2023
Author: Alana Edgeworth
FM:79229
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