Wedge-shaped Copper Alloy Axe

Wedge-shaped Copper Alloy Axe

Description:

Flat axe with wedge shape, cast in one piece-mould with originally pierced square butt, now broken; Catling type B.1.b; copper alloyed with zinc.


Dimensions: Width: 1.00 - 2.60 centimetres smaller end broken so min. width is possibly less ; Length: 6.70 centimetres max ; Weight: 48.91 centimetres


Object Type: axe


Series: Catling type (B.1.b)


Techniques: cast

Period:

Early Bronze Age II

Date:

2300 - 1900 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Vounous

Accession Number:

1940,0424.3