14320 | 31-17-197

14657http://www165.123.244.137/subject/14657/14320 | 31-17-197

Object TypeAxes

MuseumUniversity of Pennsylvania Museum

Season Number08: 1929-1930

MaterialCopper Alloy

U Number14320

Description (Modern)Copper axe, type, A2a. Pronounced ridge running down back of socket, and two ridges running along top and bottom of socket. Blade is wider towards tip. Socket is slightly cracked. One hole for modern day testing. U number written on object.

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

Description (Archival)With socket. Wood in socket. Type XIX

Find Context (Catalog Card)PG 1751

Material (Catalog Card)Copper AlloyMaterial as described by Woolley

Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)31-17-197

Measurement (Catalog Card)L. 0155

Measurement (Diameter)23Socket

Measurement (X)152

Measurement (X)80Socket

Measurement (Y)29

Measurement (Z)11

Measurement (Z)5Socket

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

MASCA Metallurgy TestingSample 63

PseudomorphWood