Early Bronze Age II
Calting Copper Axe
Flat axe, probably of arsenical copper, cast in an open mould; wedge-shaped with pointed butt and lunate cutting edge; Calting type B.I.a. dated ECI-MCIII; some damage at butt and a little surface pitting; unprovenanced. Dimensions: Length: 7.60 centimetres max ; Width: 2.40 centimetres max. Object Type: axe Series: Catling type (B.I.a) Techniques: cast
Date
2300 - 1650 BC
Accession No.
1969,1231.36
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Found/Acquired: Nicosia (city)
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