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Axe head

Title Axe head

Description This type of axe has a massive square butt and an oval socket. The blade has a rectangular section and a slightly curved cutting edge. Around the socket the body thickens in order to secure the handle. It’s worth pointing out that all the analysed axes are showing a certain hardening (carburization) of the cutting edge. As tools used for a wide range of purposes, from cutting down trees to carpentry, axes are very frequent among the Dacian findings in Orăştiei Mountains, a few dozen are known up to now. Find spot: Grădiştea de Munte – Feţele Albe Dimensions: Length – 18,1 cm; Width – 9,5 cm Material: iron Technique: hammering

Geographic coverage Latitude:45° 37' 33'' N; Longitude: 23° 16' 44'' E

Historical Date 1st century BC. - begining of the 2nd century AD.

Time Period Dacian Era

ID V 18117

Scan Type 3D

Scan Format 3DPDF

Digitization Method

Language Romanian

Rights CC BY-NC-ND

Source National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Data Provider National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

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