Ax Head

1900.12.0057

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Ax Head   (1900.12.0057)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Woodworking T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Middle Bronze Age
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 14.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 507.3 g
Measuring Remarks Object has been weighed using triple beam balance scale on loan from the Anthropology department.
Materials Metal--Bronze, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Forging--Cold
Munsell Color Information Dark Reddish Gray (10R 3/1 ) -ns Teal ( 10BG 6/8) -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 N/A
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information Catlaogue card for CM 1161, xx.12.0057 says it is a replica of a roman pick axe head.

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