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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 almost straight; butt not visible; oval section.
Production date start
-4000
Production date end
-2300
Period
Prehistoric
Neolithic
Identification
Object number
YORYM : 2001.1095
Number of objects
1
ID
4335
Physical Characteristics
Materials
Stone (Axe)
Antler (material) (Haft)
Dimensions
Axe length 80.0 mm
Axe diameter 44.0 mm
Axe thickness 27.0 mm
Antler length 72.0 mm
Antler diameter 78.0 mm
Antler thickness 41.0 mm
Find spot
Place
Switzerland
