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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, with flattened sides.
Production date start
-4000
Production date end
-2300
Period
Prehistoric
Neolithic

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 2001.1094
Number of objects
1
ID
4334

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Stone (Axe)
Antler (material) (Haft)
Dimensions
Axe length 65.0 mm
Axe diameter 45.0 mm
Axe thickness 17.0 mm
Antler length 94.0 mm
Antler diameter 50.0 mm
Antler thickness 32.0 mm

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Place
Switzerland