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Stone Age Scandinavian Ceremonial Axehead

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Stone Age Scandinavian Ceremonial Axehead

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Neolithic, 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A massive micaceous sandstone axehead with socket hole to towards the back, square butt and asymmetric slightly convex cutting edge. 3.62 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

Condition

Fine condition.

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Stone Age Scandinavian Ceremonial Axehead

Name: Stone Age Scandinavian Ceremonial Axehead
SKU: 54899414
Price: 220 GBP
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