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axe
Object Type
axe
Museum number
1883,0218.35
Description
Copper alloy socketed miniature axe with oval mouth and thin rounded rim. Cutting edge expanded and now blunt. Patina is flaking at the blade. Casting seam prominent on loop side. Short haft rib.
Cultures/periods
Bronze Age
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Offaly (county)
Materials
copper alloy
Type series
Class 11 A
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Length:
23 millimetres
(mouth)
Length:
35 millimetres
Weight:
21.90 grammes
Width:
31 millimetres
(cutting edge)
Width:
19.50 millimetres
(mouth)
Bibliographic references
Eogan 2000 / The Socketed Bronze Axes in Ireland
(793)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Rev Earl of Mulgrave
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1883,0218.35