Object: Socketed Celt
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Horniman Museum, Forest Hill, SE,20.150, 645,Presented by the British Museum (25/-)
Site: Ireland
Country: Ireland
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 82
Width (mm): socket 43
Edge (mm): 57.5
Thickness (mm): socket 39
Weight (g): 262.25
Patina: No patina
Surface: Smooth. Small pittings all over, one side dark gold bronze colour. The other is more cleaned and of bright golden colour.
Description: Ridges caused by casting are very visible on both sides. In good condition. There are three raised bands beneath the mouth.