SOCKETED AXEHEAD 566

Description: Complete bronze looped socketed axe. Rectangular-sectioned mouth with rounded corners and large socket. Top edge of mouth uneven. Prominent single collar at mouth. Horizontal moulded ridge below collar on front and reverse sides. Straight blade. Side loop missing. Scar close to collar and large hole lower down. Casting flashes at seams. L: 132 W. mouth: 27.5 B. moulding: 38.5 Socket dims.: 23-30. Part of a hoard of 68 Armorican socketed axeheads.

Date: -1000 - -700

Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD

Last import: August 15, 2017