Socketed Axes of the Irish Late Bronze Age: Understanding the Internal Rib Phenomenon

This study explores the possibility that the internal rib commonly recognised inside bronze socketed axes may suggest an entirely different step in the casting process than previously thought. The internal rib, more commonly referred to as a ‘hafting rib’, has always been regarded as a functional ad...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Terry Runner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EXARC 2020-02-01
Series:EXARC Journal
Subjects:
axe
Online Access:https://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10490