Socketed Celt
1924.02.0161
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Socketed Celt (1924.02.0161) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Middle Bronze Age, 1800 – 1200 BC |
| Culture | French |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 12.92 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 4.11 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3.12 cm |
| Weight | 398.9 g |
| Measuring Remarks | The weight was measured on the Anthropology scale. |
| Materials | Metal--Bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Greenish Gray (5 g 4/1) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | socketed celt. hollow type. Found in Lower Rhine Valley region. Baudon-Gamber Collection. First Iron Age, large socketed celt with a triple banded butt distinct on all but the ear side. Bands are rounded and ear is ridged, ear is 16.1 mm long, 6.7 mm wide, and 12.0 mm high. An area of malformation caused by poor metal flow during casting is present on one face. The four sides have distinct ridges along the entire length of the celt. Mould seepage is present on the blade edge. Socket is ovoid, 24.8 X 18.1 mm. |
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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 |