Bronze Catling Axe Blade

Bronze Catling Axe Blade

Description:

Bronze axe blade cast in one piece; wedge shaped with broad butt with eyelet and gentle lunate cutting edge; Catling type B.I. d.; surface heavily corroded; unprovenanced; other examples dated to MCI or later.


Dimensions: Width: 2.30 - 3.50 centimetres; Diameter: 1.10 centimetres; Length: 15.30 centimetres max ; Weight: 570 grammes


Object Type: axe


Series: Catling type (B.I.d)


Techniques: cast; pierced

Period:

Middle Bronze Age II

Date:

1900 - 1650 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Found/Acquired: Nicosia (city)

Accession Number:

1969,1231.34