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Ax Head

1924.02.0312

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Artifact Identification Ax Head   (1924.02.0312)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Woodworking T&E
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Migration Age?, 1st – 6th century CE
Culture Merovingian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 857 g
Measuring Remarks Thickness of hollow-handle core is .6 cm.
Materials Metal--Steel
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information Brown (Hue 2.5 YR 5/2 ) -ns Dark brown ( 7.5 yr 2/2) -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 Baudon Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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