Record ID: ESS-79D304
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast-copper alloy item of unknown function. On first inspection the artefact appears to be a blade tip, as it is sub-rectangular in shape and tapers in thickness to a point. However, when looking at the item in section, there appear to be sub-spherical cavities inside the item which suggest it was mounted or attached to another object. Based on the surface patina and the composition of the copper-alloy, a suggested date within the Bronze Age is given. Dimensions Length (mm) Width (mm) Thickness (mm) Weight (g) …
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
Spatial data recorded.