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1942.1.417

Axe with eye-hafted, convex edged blade and wooden haft. [SM 25/07/2007]

1942.1.417

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe with eye-hafted, convex edged blade and wooden haft. [SM 25/07/2007]
Long description
Axe with eye-hafted, convex edged blade and wooden haft. An iron band is bound around the haft where it is socketed to the blade. [SM 25/07/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Central India
Person
Field collector R.J.M. Holliday
PRM source R.J.M. Holliday
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Material Steel Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 890 mm, Width: max 116 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.1.417

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Axe

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