Context (Display)
Handwritten display label found with 1934.39 reads: 'Axeheads from MOGOK Ruby mines, surface finds, some of these stones occasionally 'sweat'. These are believed to be alive and capable of slight movement after dark, hence particularly valuable. Burma.'
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Description (Labels & Markings)
Marking in black in on back reads: 'MOGOK'
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Context (Field collection)
Surface find from Mogok ruby mines.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1934.39: 'Axeheads and chisels etc.'
Event Date 1934
Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
Catalogue card notes: 'Some of the stones occasionally 'sweat'. These are believed to be alive and capable of slight movement after dark, hence particularly valuable.'
Event Date 1934
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Description for 1934.39: 'One tanged.'
Event Date 19/7/2001
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Context (Amendments / updates)
Place originally recorded as 'Asia; South East Asia; Myanmar; Burma; Nogok'. Mogok probably refers to the well-known ruby mines of Mogok, formerly in Shan State and now in Irrwaddy Region. The Place field has been updated accordingly.
Event Date 4/12/2017
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Small shouldered adze made of a ground, light grey coloured stone, possibly mudstone. Rectangular blade with a chipped and bevelled cutting edge, and a wide rectangular tang.
Event Date 17/10/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad