Head of 'battle-axe', bronze, Medieval. More probably a finial from railings or such like.
History note: Formerly Wellcome Acc. 2852; bought through Mr Webb; bought at Stevens, 9-10th October, 1928, lot 369; given by Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster 21st March 1977.
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster 21st March 1977
Length: 19.4 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1981-06-18) by Wellcome Trustees
Axe
Accession number: M.21-1981
Primary reference Number: 19267
Old object number: 2852
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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