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human history
  • Description

    Adze, or hatchet - bronze age [1000-100BC] shouldered. Open socket on both sides in haft area. Socket is 81mm length. Blade flares out from socket to cutting edge which is convex and 36mm wide. [N.2.14 written on blade]

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1950.120
  • Other Id

    31677.2 (ethnology)

  • Department
  • Display Room
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