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1966.1.265

Axe with broad semicircular blade - narrows by two incurving arcs to blade shaft. [FB 10/07/2014]

1966.1.265

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe with broad semicircular blade - narrows by two incurving arcs to blade shaft. [FB 10/07/2014]
Long description
Axe with broad semicircular blade - narrows by two incurving arcs to blade shaft. Shaft narrows to a pointed spur which passes through the wooden axe handle. The blade is loose. The axe handle is studded with metal (?brass) studs arranged in rows. The head of the handle is an elongated swelling. [FB 10/07/2014]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1911
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Metal Wire, Material Brass Metal, Process Carved, Process Socketed, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 45 mm, Width: max 235 mm, Length: max 500 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.265 Other numbers: 223

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Axe

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