Late Bronze Age 'Socketted' Axe 011895

Late Bronze Age 'Socketted' Axe 011895
Late Bronze Age 'Socketted' Axe
Copper-alloy, 155 grams, 82.19 mm. Circa 1,200-800 BC. Of normal cast form, from a two-piece mould with integral side loop and casting seams visible to the sides. Reference: John Evans The Ancient Bronze Weapons & Ornaments of Great Britain & Ireland, London, 1881, page 112 for similar example. Provenance: from an old English collection, believed to have been found near Cambridge. Very fine condition with slight indent to cutting edge from use.
 
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