12644 | 30-12-271

13073http://www165.123.244.137/subject/13073/12644 | 30-12-271

Object TypeAxes

MuseumUniversity of Pennsylvania Museum

Season Number07: 1928-1929

MaterialCopper Alloy

U Number12644

Description (Modern)Copper Axe, Socketted. Broken Socket and Repaired. Around socket there is one raised line, possibly decoration. One modern hole for testing.

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

Description (Archival)Type XX. CBS Register: copper axe. 151 x 84 mm

Find Context (Catalog Card)PG 1374

Material (Catalog Card)Copper AlloyMaterial as described by Woolley

Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)30-12-271

Measurement (Catalog Card)L. 0155

Measurement (Diameter)20Socket

Measurement (X)152

Measurement (Y)77Socket

Measurement (Y)26Blade

Measurement (Z)7Blade

Measurement (Z)4Socket

MASCA Metallurgy TestingSample 97.

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

ConservationPossibly electrolytic reduction treatment