Wedge-shaped Copper Alloy Axe - image 1

Early Bronze Age II

Wedge-shaped Copper Alloy Axe

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

Date

2300 - 1900 BC

Accession No.

1940,0424.3

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Vounous