Late Bronze Age III

Bronze Sledge-Hammer

Bronze sledge-hammer; cylindrical in shape, widening to centre for socket; socket circular, tapering slightly to one end for hafting; cast in a two-piece mould; body inscribed with sign towards one end, v-shaped with an intersecting line at the narrow end and a smaller v within and perpendicular to the larger one; circular dent to one side of socket hole; ends oxidised, split and damaged from use-wear. Dimensions: Diameter: 7.50 centimetres; Length: 16.50 centimetres; Weight: 4.236 kilograms Object Type: sledge-hammer Techniques: cast Inscription: Inscription type: mark Inscription position: body, towards one end Inscription note: V-shaped with an intersecting line at the narrow end and a smaller v within and perpendicular to the larger one.