Ax, Grooved
- Object Name:
- Ax, Grooved
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.088
- Description:
- Ax head, grooved. Light gray stone. From top, one edge smooth continuous curve to rounded edge that meets front cutting surface. On opposite edge, stone broken away resulting in irregular, steeper taper to cutting edge. Cutting edge approximately 1.48" wide. From side, straight and slightly convex tapers to cutting edge. Cutting edge, relatively straight and in line with horizontal axis of stone. Behind blade area, 1.2" wide circumferential shallow groove around stone. Small, raised ribs at edges of groove. Behind groove, stone tapers to slightly flattened ovoid. One edge of back surface, broken off and missing. Also, small section of raised rib broken off and missing at one edge towards front of groove. Groove depth: 0.29" at one edge and 0.24" at other edge. On one side, groove depth: 0.07" and 0.08" on opposite side. Stone evenly weathered. Many small reflective grains on one side and one edge.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- W-3.5 L-6.7 D-1.6 inches Weight-28.45 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Axes
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