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Sandstone mould for casting bronze axes and other objects
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From Culbin Sands, Moray
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This sandstone mould for casting bronze axes and other objects was found at Culbin Sands in Moray. It was used sometime between 2300 and 2000 BC.
The mould has matrices for three sizes of flat axeheads, a small implement of the flat axe form and other small objects.
Bronze objects could be made by melting bronze in a crucible in a furnace, and then casting it into shapes using moulds. At first, simple moulds like this one were used for casting flat objects. Later more complex moulds of stone and clay were developed.
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- Online ID: 000-100-034-211-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.CM 18
- Date: Between 2300 and 2000 BC
- Material: Sandstone, red; for casting three sizes of flat axes and a small implement of flat axe form
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- Where: Scotland, Moray, Dyke and Moy, Culbin Sands
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- Description: Sandstone mould for casting three sizes of flat copper alloy axe heads, from Culbin Sands, Moray
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