About this object
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ID:
A27512
Production date:
Early Bronze Age; Chalcolithic
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Location:
In Store
Copper halberd of heavy asymmetrical type with broad thick central rib and bevelled edges. Lunate shaped butt with asymmetrical shoulders and three rivets for attachment still in place. This is an early example of metalworking and was probably manufactured in Ireland. It is mounted on a replica shaft. Found on same site as a pair of antler mattocks (A27513 and A27514).
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Measurements
L 300 mm; W 114 mm; L (replica shaft) 870 mm, L 876 mm (handle); L 311 mm (blade); H 111 mm ( (overall)
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Materials
copper
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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