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Collection Item: Axehead
Basic info
Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Axehead
Object category
Prehistoric
Object subcategory
Neolithic
Description
Edge ground and polished stone axe, with an antler sleeve. Axe has sides tapering towards the butt; cutting edge straight; butt rounded; almost rectangular section.
Production date start
-4000
Production date end
-2300
Period
Prehistoric
Neolithic
Identification
Object number
YORYM : 2001.1093
Number of objects
1
ID
4333
Physical Characteristics
Materials
Stone (Axe)
Antler (material) (Haft)
Dimensions
Axe length 75.0 mm
Axe diameter 44.0 mm
Axe thickness 23.0 mm
Antler length 76.0 mm
Antler diameter 89.0 mm
Antler thickness 45.0 mm
Find spot
Place
Switzerland
