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1932.89.210.8

Bricklayer's adze with heavy, socketed iron blade and straight bamboo haft. [SM (Verve) 08/01/2015]


1932.89.210.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bricklayer's adze with heavy, socketed iron blade and straight bamboo haft. [SM (Verve) 08/01/2015]
Long description
Bricklayer's adze with heavy, socketed iron blade and straight bamboo haft. The blade is decorated with incised designs around the socket area. [SM (Verve) 08/01/2015]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: max 165 mm, Length: max 454 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.89.210.8 Other numbers: 52

Search terms: Tool, Adze