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Code: 11218
This is a rare early Bronze Age flat axe, dating to c. 1700 - 1500 B.C. Its form is consistent with the Arreton developed flat axehead type, of Early to Middle Bronze Age dating (c. 1700 to c. 1500 BC). See WMID-3941D2, LEIC-5BE6A3 and SWYOR-D09336 for comparison.
OBJECT: Flat Axe
CULTURE: Early to Mid Bronze Age
DATE: c. 1700 - 1500 B.C.
MATERIAL: Bronze
SIZE: 89.87mm x 28.80mm x 13.95mm x 7.71mm
WEIGHT: 70.08 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection.