A Scarce Danish Neolithic axe with Pointed Neck, early 3rd mill BC.
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Prehistorical: Item # 1474984
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Prehistorical: Item # 1474984
$185.00
A scarce specimen of a Danish Neolithic Axe with a pointed neck, dating to 3500-2500 BC.
This type of axe were one of the early developments from the from the primitive core axes of the hunters and gatherers. It is found alongside the thinbutted axes, and most finds are in the eastern parts of Denmark.
This specimen is unpolished, could be an unfinished 'prework'.
A very nicely shaped axe head, tapering from the edge to the pointed neck.
Size: 18 cm - 7 inches.
Condition: Superb - nearly as made with very small losses to the edge.
Ex Private Collection.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will be issued after sale - estimated delivery of the item with official license is 2-4 weeks after the sale.
This type of axe were one of the early developments from the from the primitive core axes of the hunters and gatherers. It is found alongside the thinbutted axes, and most finds are in the eastern parts of Denmark.
This specimen is unpolished, could be an unfinished 'prework'.
A very nicely shaped axe head, tapering from the edge to the pointed neck.
Size: 18 cm - 7 inches.
Condition: Superb - nearly as made with very small losses to the edge.
Ex Private Collection.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will be issued after sale - estimated delivery of the item with official license is 2-4 weeks after the sale.
