Bronze implement with a possible cutting edge - possibly a knife. [SM 03/04/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Bronze implement with a possible cutting edge - possibly a knife. [SM 03/04/2007]
Long description: Bronze implement with a possible cutting edge - possibly a knife. The object has an expanded blunt end and a wider curved edge, which expands into two projecting ?barbs. This object has been placed on display with European axe heads. It is possible it is an axe head. The object has a red painted circle on it next to the accession number. [SM 03/04/2007]
Geographical reference: Unidentified
Unidentified
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
Date / Period: Archaeological period: Bronze Age, uncertain
Date collected: By 1878 Feb 12
Acquisition information: Donated: 1884
Materials and processes: Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions: Width: max 103 mm, Length: max 66 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1884.119.646
Research and responses: Related Documents File - Not certain. But I think the lower edge of the curve may have been a cutting edge. Suggest may be something like a leatherworker's knife used also for harder materials by hammering on top of central spine by which the knife could be held. No idea of date other than probably Bronze Age [no idea of origin of note [AP Leverhulme project on founding collection 1995-1998]]

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