British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · tool
adze
Description
A strong copper adze-blad:e with a flat butt and straight sides. The width is greatest at the cutting edge, from which it decreases steadily to the butt. The edge is slightly convex and has been hammered and ground from only one face of the blade. Small traces of linen adhere to the corroded surface of the tool.
Connections
Found at
Abydos
Cross-references (2)
- BM-Object Y_EA30079 tier-2
- BM-Registration 1898,0315.205 tier-2
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