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Ax Head

1918.01.0001

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Artifact Identification Ax Head   (1918.01.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Woodworking T&E
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 100– 600
Culture Roman?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 24.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 15.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.0 cm
Weight 1052 g
Measuring Remarks Thickness of hollow-handle core is .75 cm.
Materials Metal--Steel
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information Reddish brown (7.5 r 3/4 ) -ns dark gray ( r - y 2/5 yr ) -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 Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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