Socketed axe, B5929. Slender axe of Norwegian variety, with loop and extended neck, of Baudou’s type B1 b. Axes of this type are decorated with a characteristic set of horizontal and vertical ribs: three transverse ribs set parallel to the loop, crossed by three vertical ribs. The axe has an internal shaft support, and a hexagonal cross-section. The green patina has been partially removed and there are scratches consistent with patina removal, especially on the blade and on the neck. Length: 12.8 cm. Width: 4.9 cm.

Context:
The axe has been stored at the Rosendal Barony, no information on how, where or when it was found. Presumably it was found at the barony, or on one of the farms belonging to the barony in the Sunnhordland/Hardanger region.

Location:
Unknown farm in Kvinnherad, Hordaland

Date:
Axes of this type are generally dated to the Younger Bronze Age period 5-6