Axe Head, Throwing Axe

1924.02.0027

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Artifact Identification Axe Head, Throwing Axe   (1924.02.0027)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Migration Age?, 5th – 7th century?
Culture Merovingian
Location On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 16.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.4 cm
Weight 920 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Iron
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information brown (Hue 5 Y R 2/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Baudon Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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