Prehistoric — Mesolithic
Adze, tranchet adze
Flint tranchet adze. Found among wooden piles on the bed of the Thames, between the ferry and docks at Brentford in 1865. Part of the Layton collection.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- O682
- Object name:
- adze, tranchet adze
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Mesolithic
- Material:
flint
- Measurements/duration:
- L 238 mm, W 56 mm, L 232 mm, W 56 mm, H 32 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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