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One grooved celt of bronze with smooth circular edge.
One grooved celt of bronze with smooth circular edge.
Object Number 46-78-40/5948
Display Title One grooved celt of bronze with smooth circular edge.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bronze axe, palstave end, loop
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Bronze Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 5.6 x 2 cm (6 11/16 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-40/5948
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (04/12/1901)
Dealer William J. Shepherd (04/12/1901)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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