Bronze Double Hammer

Bronze Double Hammer

Description:

Bronze double hammer; rectangular shape, bulging slightly in centre for socket; socket round and plain; ends flattened; cast in a two-piece mould; probably for use in bronze working; split and distorted by oxidation.


Dimensions: Length: 13.10 centimetres; Thickness: 2.30 centimetres; Width: 4.50 centimetres


Object Type: hammer


Techniques: cast

Period:

Late Bronze Age III

Date:

1200 - 1050 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Enkomi (foundry hoard)

Accession Number:

1897,0401.1468