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1994.45.4

Axe-shaped dao, with squarish iron blade fixed to a wooden handle by means of a long socket. The socket is covered with incised linear decoration which continues on to one side of the blade. [LM 18/07/2007]


1994.45.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe-shaped dao, with squarish iron blade fixed to a wooden handle by means of a long socket. The socket is covered with incised linear decoration which continues on to one side of the blade. [LM 18/07/2007]
Geographical reference
Indian-Burmese Border Nagaland
Person
Field collector Charles Ridley Pawsey
PRM source Charles Ridley Pawsey
PRM source Rod Pawsey
Date / Period
Date made: 1900-1950
Date collected
By 1972
Acquisition information
Donated: 10/1994
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Incised, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 660 x 140 mm blade
Object numbers
Accession number: 1994.45.4

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Sword, Knife, Dagger, Axe