Calting Copper Axe - image 1

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)