Axehead or chisel

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This small bronze axehead or chisel was found at Premnay in Aberdeenshire. It dates from between 2250 and 1900 BC.

The sides of the long, narrow axehead or chisel have been hammered to create flanges.

The form of flat chisels may have derived from narrow axeheads, and in some cases it is difficult to distinguish between the two. They were specialist woodworking tools, which were prestigious and valuable.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-049-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DA 107
• Date: 2250 - 1900 BC
  Between 2250 and 1900 BC
  
• Material: Bronze; sides flanged
  Axe / chisel, small
  
• Dimensions: 3.19 x 0.88"
  
• What: Axe / chisel, small
  
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• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Premnay
  
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• Description: Small axe or chisel of bronze from Premnay, Aberdeenshire, 2250 - 1900 BC
  
• References:
  • Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. p 80. 
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