Socketed Axe Head Axe Axe Head Snuff Mull

Title

Socketed Axe Head Axe Axe Head Snuff Mull

Identifier

ABDUA:19669

Description

Socketed axe head, decoration: Ridge (cast). Type: Rectangular (Coles), Portree [variant Kalemouth] (S&B). This axe has been made into a snuff box sometime in the 19th century (probably by the finder). Inscription engraved on lid.
Inscription: On lid: A DANISH BATTLE AXE FOUND ON THE COAST OF CRUDEN 1823

Date

Early: -1200 Late: -600 Period: LBA

Format

metal copper alloy bronze, cast, L: 76 mm W: 51 mm L(lid): 43 mm W(lid): 36 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Coast of Cruden Aberdeenshire

Source

Field Collection Date: [ 1823 ]

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: purchase ( Russel family )

UUID

67328079-e340-4c7b-be32-8c036d153452

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