Copper Catling Axe - image 1

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