13543 | 31-17-196

13823http://www165.123.244.137/subject/13823/13543 | 31-17-196

Object TypeAxes

MuseumUniversity of Pennsylvania Museum

Season Number08: 1929-1930

MaterialCopper Alloy

U Number13543

Description (Modern)Copper axe, socketted. Slight ridge down back of socket. Type A4. Slight ridge around top and bottom of socket. Blade is thicker towards tip. Tip is rounded. One hole for modern day testing.

Description (Catalog Card)Copper Axe. Socketed type. Cast. Type XIX. [drawing]Woolley's description

Description (Archival)With socket. Wood in socket.

Find Context (Catalog Card)PG 1515

Material (Catalog Card)Copper AlloyMaterial as described by Woolley

Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)31-17-196

Measurement (Catalog Card)L. 0165 Socket L.010

Measurement (Diameter)20Socket

Measurement (X)164

Measurement (X)97Socket

Measurement (Y)64

Measurement (Z)19

Measurement (Z)10Socket

Conservation2007. University Museum Near East Section Ur Metals Conservation Treatment Project. IMLS Grant.

MASCA Metallurgy TestingSample 36

PseudomorphWood