- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Bronze axe.
- Long description
- Bronze axe blade with curved cutting edge and t-shaped butt for hafting. The edges of the axe head curve in towards the butt, making the object 'fish shaped'.
- Geographical reference
- Date / Period
- Archaeological period: Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom
- Date collected
- By 1909
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1909
- Materials and processes
- Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Hammered, Process Cast
- Dimensions
- Length x Width x Height: max 129 x 75 x 5 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1909.27.6
- Research and responses
This object was examined by Dan Boatright on 28th October 2008. He identified ?casting or ?decorative lines on the blade. [SM 28/10/2008]
1909.27.6
Bronze axe.
1909.27.6
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