Celtic / Roman Votive Bronze looped and socketed Axehead. A bronze votive looped and socketed axehead with gently tapering body. Circa 1st century BC to 1st century AD. UKDFD # 31276. Lincolnshire. 25mm x 10mm. Miniature objects of this type may either have been votive (used as symbolic offerings to the gods), or talismanic (carried or worn for their supposed magical properties).