8982

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Object TypeAxes

MuseumUniversity of Pennsylvania Museum

Season Number05: 1926-1927

MaterialCopper Alloy

U Number8982

Description (Modern)Copper Axe, Type A2a. Semi-pronounced ridge running down back of socket. Very pronounced ridges running on top and bottom of socket. Blade is thicker towards tip. Two modern day holes for testing.

Description (Catalog Card)Copper axe. [Type] XX [drawing]Woolley's description

Description (Archival)CBS Register: copper axe. length 150 mm

Find Context (Catalog Card)TTF PG 503

Material (Catalog Card)Copper AlloyMaterial as described by Woolley

Museum Number (UPM B-number)B17434

Measurement (Catalog Card)L. 0145 L. of socket 0075

Measurement (Diameter)19Socket

Measurement (X)145

Measurement (X)75Socket

Measurement (Y)36

Measurement (Z)5

Measurement (Z)6Socket

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

ConservationPossibly electrolytic reduction treatment

MASCA Metallurgy TestingSample 19 .