Conservation: 2007. University Museum Near East Section Ur Metals Conservation Treatment Project. IMLS Grant.     
Conservation: Possibly electrolytic reduction treatment     
Description (Catalog Card): Axe head. Copper. Common type - with sharp strengthening ridge at back of shaft. XX.1     
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 Alloy2     
Measurement (Catalog Card): L. 0140 L. of shaft 009     
U Number: 8437     
Object Type: Tools and Equipment >> Axes, Choppers, Scrapers >> Axes      
Museum: University of Pennsylvania Museum      
Season Number: 05: 1926-1927      
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.      
Material: Inorganic Remains >> Metal >> Copper Alloy      
Museum Number (UPM B-number): B17401     
Measurement (Diameter): 203     
Measurement (X): 138     
Measurement (Y): 913     
Measurement (Y): 244     
Measurement (Z): 74     
Measurement (Z): 43     
[1] Woolley's description
[2] Material as described by Woolley
[3] Socket
[4] Blade

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Woolley's Catalog Cards Woolley's Catalog Cards Card -- BM ID:194 Box:38 Page:143 Card -- BM ID:194 Box:38 Page:143 (none)
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