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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 curved; butt not visible; oval section.
Production date start
-4000
Production date end
-2300
Period
Prehistoric
Neolithic
Identification
Object number
YORYM : 2001.1097
Number of objects
1
ID
4337
Physical Characteristics
Materials
Stone (Axe)
Antler (material) (Haft)
Dimensions
Axe length 45.0 mm
Axe diameter 27.0 mm
Axe thickness 15.0 mm
Antler length 155.0 mm
Antler diameter 37.0 mm
Antler thickness 26.0 mm
Find spot
Place
Switzerland
