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Bronze Age British Looped Palstave Axehead

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Bronze Age British Looped Palstave Axehead

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Description

Circa 1200-800 B.C. A low-flanged palstave with rounded butt, triangular blade with convex cutting edge, deep lateral flanges, stop and median rib; loop to the side; seam, loop and butt with casting flash. Cf. Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 77. 342 grams, 15 cm (5 7/8 in.).

Acquired from TimeLine Auctions 19 March, 2010, no.572.Property of a Shropshire private collector.

[No Reserve]