Early Bronze Age II
Copper Catling Axe
Flat axe of wedge shape cast in copper from a one-piece mould and hammered to shape; Catling type B.1.b with medium square butt. Dimensions: Width: 1.30 - 2.70 centimetres shorter end is damaged so the minimum width might be smaller ; Length: 6.80 centimetres; Weight: 42.17 centimetres; Thickness: 0.60 centimetres max, in middle of object Object Type: axe Series: Catling type (B.1.b) Techniques: cast; hammered
Date
2300 - 1900 BC
Accession No.
1940,0424.4
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Vounous
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