Ax of the Palstave Type
Green and brown patina copper alloy axehead with a flared blade and a rectangular socket. The socket is set at right angles to the blade and has a slight central rib on the exterior. The blade is curved with a rounded cutting edge. The patina is rough and uneven. The axehead is viewed from above.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1400–1200 BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Irish
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette
