Adze
1924.02.0153
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Adze (1924.02.0153) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Middle - Late Bronze Age, 1800-900 BC |
| Culture | French |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 15.2 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 4.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 4.0 cm |
| Weight | 492.4 g |
| Measuring Remarks | The weight was measured using the Anthropology scale. |
| Materials | metal--bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Very Dusky Greenish Yellow (5gy2/2) -ns Very Dusky Green ( 2.5g3/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Doubs, France - Late Bronze Age, winged celt with straight flaring lateral sides and flat blade edge. Wings rise 113.9 mm and are 8.2 mm apart at that height. The wings were not completely moulded because the metal did not flow evenly in casting. Hammer marks are present on the wings. Haft slot is constricted at neck. One ear one lateral side at butt end is 19.3 mm long, 6.3 mm wide and 10.0 mm high. corrosion includes surface patination. Tag on celt - C.D. no. 7 Dept. Doubs. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Baudon Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |