Socketed Ax head
1924.02.0156
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Socketed Ax head (1924.02.0156) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | 2nd Iron Age |
| Date | 600 – 300 BC |
| Culture | Iron Age, 2nd Iron Age |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 11.1 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 3.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 163 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Metal--Bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | France - First Iron Age, large socketed celt with a constricted neck with fluted lateral sides 25.1 mm long. Blade is rectangular and larger than at the butt end. Two holes have been drilled, one on each lateral side, probably in recent times. Ear is placed on face side and is 25.1 mm long, 4.7 mm wide, and 5.5 mm high and attached by heat fusion rather than moulded with the celt. Socket and butt end are round, socket conical in form, diameter of socket 18.0 mm. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Baudon Collection |
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| Reproduction | no |
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