Object: Socketed Axe
Classification: Continental
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: London, Society of Antiquaries Collection, B.59
Site: Unprovenanced
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 90.7
Width (mm): 32.3
Edge (mm): 28
Surface: Dark brown to pale yellow green dry sur., parts flaked to pale green
Description: Dimensions: L 90.7; We 28.0; Wm 32.3; Bm 28.8; min Blp 5.0; DS 61.5,Typology: central 'V' rib on either face with 3 standing either side; single bulbous m-m with sharp top; socket oval, barrow end - prob. slit;,Manufacture: cg. fl. all round - parts sharp esp at bl. edge, others seem flattened on crest in ant.,Condition: unworked; break in mouth top exposing coppery brown in central - recent interference,Attached Materials: poss. yellowy brown soil traces
Remarks: Labels/Marking: white ink inscr. 'B59", small rect. s/o label "12",PIF; DF(C); Rec: SN Feb 79; Source: MV; Old cards: 1