Object: Palstave Chisel Axe-like
Classification: Transverse
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Cambridge., Robinson Collection
Site: Ireland
Country: Ireland
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 91
Width (mm): edge 21; middle 16.5
Thickness (mm): butt 17
Weight (g): 67
Patina: very slight green patina in places on the sides
Surface: smooth. Metal is rather dull. irridescent orange patch between the flanges on one side.
Description: Transverse edge. Shoulder like stop ridge formed by expanding blade. Small flanges. Butt is square & slightly flanged.
Publications: Foster Bequest 29. catalogue, Prehistoric Bronzes 62c. the catalogue is lost.