Late Bronze Age Socketed and Looped Axe, HCA 283

This is a bag-shaped, looped socketed axehead (L 89.8mm) weighing 293.4g It has a slightly uneven, rounded mouth and a slight bevel on the rim. The collar is short and a thick loop is set at its base. The cutting edge is well expanded with very little wear. Casting seams are visible. Only the blade area has been smoothened and the rest of the surface area is pitted and rough. The patina is a mottl…