Copper-alloy, 255 grams, 103.20 mm. 10th-8th century BC. A hexagonal faceted axe head of the cast 'socketed' type. The mouth of the casting features a thickened bulbous rim which develops directly into the body of the axe head. The securing loop was lost in antiquity but the projecting ends are visible. The casting seams have been cleaned from the outer surface and the guiding ridges are present on the interior of the socket. Beneath the rim on both broad faces are three-line chevron motifs, with the points towards the axe's edge. The cutting edge is chipped for about one third of its length. Reference: Moore, C.N. & Rowlands, M. Bronze Age Metalwork in Salisbury Museum, Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Occasional Publication, Salisbury, 1972 p.56 items 45,46. Blade chipped in antiquity, very fine condition. Provenance: from an old collection.