Large socketed axe with loop and Y-shaped decoration. It has straight parallel sides and a convex edge that curves outwards. There is no internal shaft support. The edge is partially damaged due to modern sharpening; there is some damage along one side and around the mouth of the socket. There is a transverse rib below the socket, which has an oval cross-section. The blade has a wide Y-shaped rib and two almost rectangular depressions on either side of the Y. Length: c. 11.7 cm. Width: c. 4.3 cm above the edge.
Location:
Unknown farm and place, in Norway.
Context:
Unknown
Dating:
The shape is similar to axes from the Early Bronze Age period 2, but the decoration indicates period 3, possibly period 4.