Late Bronze Age II

Bronze Cylinder Hinge

Part of bronze hinge; rectangular sheet with squared-off edges, one end folded over to form a cylinder; sheet probably hammered and cut into shape; single hole pierced near long end; remains of organic material (wood or ivory) adhering to both exterior faces and interior of cylinder; extremely corroded. Dimensions: Height: 2.10 centimetres; Length: 3.60 centimetres; Width: 0.90 centimetres Object Type: hinge Techniques: pierced; hammered; cut