RecordAxeheadfrom Kincardineshire
AxeheadThis bronze axehead was found in Kincardineshire. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC. The socketed axehead has a collar below which run parallel ribs. A wooden handle would have fitted into the axehead's socket. A thong could also have attached the axehead to the socket through the loop. Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well. During the 1st millennium BC, however, they may have become seen as more everyday than prestigious objects, with weapons assuming a more special status. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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