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Object Number 38-32-40/4272
Display Title Bronze axe-adze
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bronze axe, perpendicular double headed axe, perforated through center
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Date 1000 BC-650 BC
Culture
  • Iron Age I
  • Iron Age III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 21.2 x 4.6 x 4.4 cm (8 3/8 x 1 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-32-40/4272

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