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1884.119.142

Bronze axe-head, socketed


1884.119.142

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bronze axe-head, socketed
Long description
Socketed bronze alloy axe-head with single loop and a broad raised collar. The axe is wedge shaped and rectangular is section. Longitudinal casting seam along each side. The cutting edge is straight. [MJD (Verve) 24/5/2016]
Geographical reference
Bretagne Ille-et-Vilaine Lanhélin Le Rocher Tizon Bronze Hoard
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Bronze Age
Date collected
1877
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Moulded, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height: max 128 x 33 x 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.119.142 PR no.: 7/ 9433

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe