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390 or stamped in repoussé. Socketed celts make their appearance, and articles which, according to Montelius, have been derived from the south of Europe. Most, however, have been manufactured in Scandinavia. 148.—Bronze Battle-axe, Denmark. 149.—Bronze Axe plated with gold.

The extraordinary beauty of Scandinavian bronze ornaments and weapons may be gathered from the accompanying figures. Fig. 147 represents a diadem of bronze found in Denmark, showing the characteristic style of ornamentation; and Fig. 148 a bronze battle-axe fifteen inches in length and seven pounds in weight.