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Collection Item: Axehead
Basic info
Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Axehead
Object category
Prehistoric
Object subcategory
Neolithic
Description
Ground and polished stone axe, with an antler sleeve. Axe has straight sides tapering towards the butt; cutting edge curved; butt not visible; rectangular section.
Production date start
-4000
Production date end
-2300
Period
Prehistoric
Neolithic
Identification
Object number
YORYM : 2001.1098
Number of objects
1
ID
4338
Physical Characteristics
Materials
Stone (Axe)
Antler (material) (Haft)
Dimensions
Axe length 80.0 mm
Axe diameter 47.0 mm
Axe thickness 20.0 mm
Antler length 80.0 mm
Antler diameter 76.0 mm
Antler thickness 44.0 mm
Find spot
Place
Switzerland
