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Collection Item: Axehead

Axehead

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Basic info

Collection: Archaeology
Object name: Axehead
Object category: Prehistoric
Object subcategory: Neolithic
Description: Miniature ground and polished stone axe, with an antler sleeve. Stone and antler currently separated. Axe has straight sides tapering towards the butt; cutting edge curved; butt straight; oval section.
Production date start: -4000
Production date end: -2300
Period: Prehistoric; Neolithic

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Identification

Object number: YORYM : 2001.1090
Number of objects: 1
ID: 4330

Physical Characteristics

Materials: Stone (Axe); Antler (material) (Haft)
Dimensions: Axe length 22.0 mm; Axe diameter 23.0 mm; Axe thickness 12.0 mm; Antler length 107.0 mm; Antler diameter 35.0 mm; Antler thickness 27.0 mm

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Place: Switzerland