A genuine Early Bronze Age developed flat axe (Aylesford type), discovered by a metal detectorist in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, and recorded by the UK Portable Antiquities Scheme.

This ARTEFACT design turns a real archaeological find into a bold museum-meets-streetwear statement for people who value the story more than the trophy.

THE STORY BEHIND THE FIND
This complete cast copper-alloy axe dates to c. 2050–1700 BC and was found on cultivated land by metal detector. It is classified as a Developed Flat Axe of Aylesford type and was designated a find of national importance.

THE DESIGN
Built in the “Where Earth Keeps Legends” format, the print combines a period header, catalogue-style information panels, a UK location marker, and the detectorist badge:
“FOUND WITH A METAL DETECTOR”

Printed slogan on the design:
“DETECTOR BEEPS: A BRONZE AGE AXE FROM ALBION’S SOIL”

ARTEFACT DETAILS
Artefact: Developed Flat Axe (Aylesford type)
Material: Cast copper-alloy
Date: c. 2050–1700 BC
Location: Neath Port Talbot, Wales
Method of discovery: Metal detector
PAS Unique ID: PUBLIC-563066
Find ID: 454439

COLOUR NOTE
This listing is for LIGHT garment colours only:
WHITE, DESERT DUST, HEATHER GREY.
The artwork is calibrated for clarity and contrast on light backgrounds.

GARMENT
Printed on Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0 (STTU169)
Medium fit (unisex)
180 GSM organic cotton
Single jersey
Set-in sleeves
1×1 rib at collar
Fabric washed
Twin-needle topstitching
Blank garment made in Bangladesh

SIZING
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CARE
Wash cold (30°C), inside out, with similar colours.
Do not iron directly on the print.

MADE TO ORDER
Each item is printed to order.
Please double-check your size and colour before purchase.
Some colour/size combinations may occasionally be unavailable.

ATTRIBUTION & SOURCE
This design is based on the image “Early Bronze Age bronze Developed Flat Axe” (Unique ID: PUBLIC-563066; Find ID: 454439) by The Portable Antiquities Scheme, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Source: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/454439
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Changes: resized; cropped; color adjusted; retouched; stylized and incorporated into a typographic/layout design template.
No endorsement implied.

Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the EU REACH requirements.

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