Context (Field collection)
Part of a hoard of 21 similar axes found in 1915 in the soil after it had been washed away by the rains.
Event Date 1915
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
Acquired by exchange with the Patna Museum.
Event Date 1920
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Copper celt.'
Event Date 1920
Author: maa

Context (References)
Yule, Paul. (1985). Metalwork of the Bronze Age in India. Prahistorische Bronzefunde 20,8. Munich: C.H. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. p. 45, Pl. 28, Fig. 377.
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Display)
Exhibited: on display in the Andrews Gallery, Case 4.13, between 13/04/2012 and 17/02/2020.
Event Date 13/4/2012
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Copper or copper alloy axe-ingot, type III, with a curved, slightly asymmetric leading edge, tapering asymmetrically to a sub-rectangular butt. Obverse side has a small, off-centre, circular depression. Cross section is plano-convex.
Event Date 3/10/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad