Description:

Northern Europe, Denmark, Neolithic period, ca. 3900 to 1700 BCE. A large chert hand axe, expertly knapped from a mottled orange and grey stone with shades of navy blue, red, and lavender. The polished axe is part of the technology that marked Neolithic life in northwestern Europe, alongside farming, pottery, and longhouses. Axes of this sort are often found inside dolmens, large granite blocks that form tombs. This example is notable for its beautiful coloration. Size: 3" W x 10.5" H (7.6 cm x 26.7 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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  • Condition: Intact with wear commensurate with age. Form is wonderfully preserved.

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