Copper Catling Axe

Copper Catling Axe

Description:

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

Period:

Early Bronze Age II

Date:

2300 - 1900 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Vounous

Accession Number:

1940,0424.4