Flat axe mould, HCA 212

This is an early stone mould for casting flat copper or bronze tools in two opposing faces or matrices. One face contains a matrix for a flat axe and a smaller axe or chisel-like implement; the opposing one has a matrix for a lightly larger flat axe. The edges of the mould have been shaped by pecking, the face with the matrix remains irregular suggesting it is unlikely a cover would have been fitt…