Axe

1973.4.37

Information

Axe-head with knob at one end for hafting. Marked in red "14059 V/.". CONDITION NOTE (1998): Heavily corroded, cracked concretions, small patch of fresh corrosion. Wellcome Historical Medical Museum accession no 23065; Purchased for the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum at Stevens's Auction Rooms, London, 15 June 1920 lot 274.WHMM record card description: "One encrusted bronze Egyptian axe head 9" long.".