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 |