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1884.21.43

Axe with T-shaped blade of irregular winged form with central rib, tanged through the handle with a spike on the other side. The handle is carved with geometric patterns. [El.B 19/07/2007]


1884.21.43

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe with T-shaped blade of irregular winged form with central rib, tanged through the handle with a spike on the other side. The handle is carved with geometric patterns. [El.B 19/07/2007]
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 500 mm, Width: max 257 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.21.43 PR Cat other PR nos: 950

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Axe