Adz
- Object Name:
- Adz
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.040
- Description:
- Adz. Dark gray mottled stone. Shape long tapering rectangle. Top surface flat across width and slightly convex from one end to other. In cross section, body more than hemispherical. From top, side curve up and inward. On bottom, slight central rib from front to back. At front, rib slightly flattened; surface tapers to cutting edge that is curved in vertical and horizontal planes. At back end, tapers to irregular, slightly rounded point. Small section missing from back end on one corner but not current since it is smooth. On top surface, two shallow channels parallel to edges in roughly middle half of plane. From top, irregular white inclusion bands running through stone are visible. Bottom surfaces smooth but slightly irregular on small scale. On bottom, irregular white inclusion bands visible. Old short two-section scrape top surface on back and short section near center on left side.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- W-2.2 L-16.3 D-1.7 inches Weight-61.7 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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