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Sandstone mould for casting bronze axes and other objects

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From Culbin Sands, Moray

Postcard of Sandstone mould for casting bronze axes and other objects.
000-100-034-211-C
© National Museums Scotland

Sandstone mould for casting bronze axes and other objects

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
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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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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What: Mould
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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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