Palstaff
1924.02.0437
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Palstaff (1924.02.0437) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Late Bronze Age |
| Date | 1200 – 900 BCE |
| Culture | N/A |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 16.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.3 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 424 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Metal--Bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Forging |
Research Remarks
| Description | Bois de Villiers, France - Late Bronze Age palstaff with neck decoration of two sunken triangles in a "cloven hoofprint" pattern (a variation of 24.2.261). On each lateral side of the neck is a raised lump (1.5 mm high and 8.7 mm in diameter) probably used to give added area for sinew attachment, different from the ears or loops. Stop ridge is flat and haft groove is 14.5 mm wide. Lateral sides flare straight down with a rounded blade edge. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Allain, M.J. "Circonscription du Centre," Gallia Prehistorie, 9, 1966, p. 474, no. 6. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Baudon Collection |
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| Reproduction | no |
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