Hatchet Head

1924.02.0407

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Artifact Identification Hatchet Head   (1924.02.0407)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Woodworking T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Migration Age, 4th – 5th century CE
Culture Merovingian?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 12.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.0 cm
Weight 429 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Steel
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/2 ) -ns Moderate Reddish Brown ( 10R 3/4) -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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