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Copper Axe-Head, Middle Bronze Age III Cypriot tool

Middle Bronze Age III

Copper Axe-Head

Copper axe-head; cast; broad butt; flat with broad convex edge; probably cast in an open mould and then hammered. Dimensions: Thickness: 0.35 - 0.70 centimetres; Width: 2.40 - 4.60 centimetres; Length: 12.10 centimetres; Weight: 197.40 grammes Object Type: axe Series: Catling Type B.1.c Techniques: cast

Classification

Object type
Tool
Material
MetalCopper and bronze
Findspot
Klavdhia-Tremithos
Date
1750 - 1550 BC

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Accession No.

1899,1229.50

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Klavdia

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