8437

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Object TypeAxes

MuseumUniversity of Pennsylvania Museum

Season Number05: 1926-1927

MaterialCopper Alloy

U Number8437

Description (Modern)Copper Axe. Socketted. There is a large ridge at the back of the socket, looks like it was broken and re-attached. Three holes for modern-day testing.

Description (Catalog Card)Axe head. Copper. Common type - with sharp strengthening ridge at back of shaft. XX.Woolley's description

Description (Archival)CBS Register: no field number. copper axe with sketch. 135 x 100 mm. database had U.8437

Find Context (Catalog Card)PG 250

Material (Catalog Card)Copper AlloyMaterial as described by Woolley

Museum Number (UPM B-number)B17401

Measurement (Catalog Card)L. 0140 L. of shaft 009

Measurement (Diameter)20Socket

Measurement (X)138

Measurement (Y)91Socket

Measurement (Y)24Blade

Measurement (Z)7Blade

Measurement (Z)4Socket

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

ConservationPossibly electrolytic reduction treatment