Palstave with decoration. Long, slender blade that widens at the edge, and high ridges. The blade has Y-shaped plastic decoration, with two deep grooves on each side. The edge has been resharpened in modern times, there are signs of polishing on the blade as well. There are some remains of brown patina; the axe is green and corroded. Length: 14.8 cm. Width: 4 cm above the edge.

Photo: Svein Skare © University Museum in Bergen, CC BY-SA 4.0

Location:
Unknown farm at Jæren, Rogaland

Context:
No information is available, it was found sometime before 1873 on Jæren, a large agricultural area.

Date:
Early Bronze Age period 2