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1909.27.6

Bronze axe.


1909.27.6

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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
Person
Field collector Walter Llewellyn Nash
PRM source Walter Llewellyn Nash
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]

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe