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Blade of a Chisel or Axe
Cypriote
Bronze Age, Early or Middle Cypriote Period
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.375
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Woodworking and stoneworking
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 564.
DescriptionThe blade is triangular and tapers at both ends. Crusty green patina. The surface has been cleaned.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)