Accession No

1955.5 D


Description

Axe made of polished mottled grey and black stone with cortex present. Incorporating a pointed butt end, slightly flat sides which converge into a curved cutting edge, with a truncated lens cross-section.


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Upper Myanmar


Period


Source

Kaulbach, Ronald John Henry (Lt.-Col.) [subsequent collector and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1955.5 D


Cultural Affliation

Kachin


Material

Stone


Local Term


Measurements

44mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
From Triangle of Upper Burma, between latitudes 25 degrees 45 minutes and 27 degrees, and the Nmai Kha and Mali Khan rivers.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Other owners)
The Kaulbach Collection had previously been in possession of various Kachin families for years.
Event Date
Author: Alana Edgeworth


Description (Physical description)
Small, polished stone celts of irregular flattened ovate form, showing outline of pebble but retaining little cortex. Of grey to brown jade. Lengths between 4 to 6 cm.
Event Date 1955
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Axe made of polished mottled grey and black stone with cortex present. Incorporating a pointed butt end, slightly flat sides which converge into a curved cutting edge, with a truncated lens cross-section.
Event Date 17/10/2023
Author: Alana Edgeworth


FM:305120

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