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1884.127.65

Stone axe with perforation

1884.127.65

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stone axe with perforation
Long description
Dark grey stone axe which has bee ground to a smooth finish and point. A hole perforates through the centre of the object. [CG [Excav. PR] 17/09/2013]
Date
Date collected
By 1878 Feb 12
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 87 mm, Length x Width: max 62 x 23 mm, Weight 225 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.127.65 Other numbers: 19.1 , 76
Research and responses

Note that it is only the green book entry which suggests that this object was obtained via Mr Wright [presumably Bryce Wright, a dealer] [AP Leverhulme project on founding collection 1995-1998]

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe

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