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This stone mould was found at Ferintosh in Ross-shire. It was used to cast flat bronze axeheads sometime between 2300 and 1750 BC.

This side of the mould has two matrices for casting flat axeheads of different size and shape.

Around a dozen stone moulds dating to this period for making bronze objects, especially flat axes, have been found in Scotland, with a concentration in the north east. They indicate an area of bronze working, especially for a common form of flat axe.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-215-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.CM 32
• Date: Between 2300 and 1750 BC
  
• Material: Stone; for flat bronze axe; two matrices
  
• Dimensions: 8" x 5.88" x 2"
  
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• Where: Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Ferintosh
  
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• Description: Mould
  
• References:
  • Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 29-33, 91. 
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