Accession No
1928.995 C
Description
Plaster cast of a small stone axe or wedge. The axe is a broad triangular shape, with a curved cutting edge and a rounded butt. Pointed oval shaped cross-section.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Upper Myanmar
Period
Modern
Source
Green, James Henry (Captain) [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1928.995 C
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plaster
Local Term
Measurements
39mm
Events
Context (Display)
Old display label found with objects reads: 'From THE TRIANGLE Upper Burma. See Map above case. See 'Man' 1928, page 26.'
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Context (Found together / assemblage)
See 1929.374 A-I for three of the original specimens. 1928.995 C is possibly a cast of 1929.374 F.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Field collection)
From the triangle in Upper Burma.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1928.995: 'Casts of three subtriangular celts.'
Event Date 1928
Author: maa
Context (References)
Evans, I.H.N. (1928). '18. Stone Celts from Northern Burma'. Man, 28. pp. 25–26.
Event Date 1928
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Plaster cast of a small stone axe or wedge. The axe is a broad triangular shape, with a curved cutting edge and a rounded butt. Pointed oval shaped cross-section.
Event Date 19/10/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
FM:305175
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