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1954.5.87

Iron open-socketed hoe blade. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]

1954.5.87

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron open-socketed hoe blade. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]
Long description
Iron open-socketed hoe blade. The blade is roughly semi-circular, but with two curved, convex edges running towards the centre instead of a straight edge. From in between these extends the tang and open socket. The edges of the tang are decorated with oblique incised lines. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]
Person
Maker Asungori
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1934 - 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Socketed
Dimensions
Width: max 174 mm, Length: max 147 mm, Depth: max 24 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.5.87 Other numbers: 37D.85A

Search terms: Tool, Agriculture and Horticulture, Hoe, Agricultural Tool

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