14015 | 31-17-183

14337http://www165.123.244.137/subject/14337/14015 | 31-17-183

Object TypeAxes

MuseumUniversity of Pennsylvania Museum

Season Number08: 1929-1930

MaterialCopper Alloy

U Number14015

Description (Modern)Copper Axe, Socketted. Type A2a. Prominent ridge down back of socket. Ridge on top and bottom of socket. Blade is thicker towards tip. Socket is missing pieces.

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

Description (Archival)With socket. Type XIX

Find Context (Catalog Card)PG 1627

Material (Catalog Card)Copper AlloyMaterial as described by Woolley

Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)31-17-183

Measurement (Catalog Card)L. 0157 H. 0085

Measurement (Diameter)25Socket

Measurement (X)157

Measurement (X)84Socket

Measurement (Y)30

Measurement (Z)10

Measurement (Z)4Socket

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

ConservationPossibly electrolytic reduction treatment