Perforated stone hammer-axe, probably Neolithic An ancient stone axe o...
Perforated stone hammer-axe, probably Neolithic
An ancient stone axe or hammer head, quadrangular in shape and slightly flared, with a hole drilled through its center to accommodate a handle. The surface shows signs of ancient polishing, traces of use, scratches, small chips, and several fractures along the edges. This type of perforated tool is generally attributed to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, but its precise geographical origin cannot be determined with certainty based solely on the photographs.
Details: stone, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, origin undetermined, dimensions 9.5 × 9.5 cm, weight 270 g.
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Perforated stone hammer-axe, probably Neolithic
An ancient stone axe or hammer head, quadrangular in shape and slightly flared, with a hole drilled through its center to accommodate a handle. The surface shows signs of ancient polishing, traces of use, scratches, small chips, and several fractures along the edges. This type of perforated tool is generally attributed to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, but its precise geographical origin cannot be determined with certainty based solely on the photographs.
Details: stone, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, origin undetermined, dimensions 9.5 × 9.5 cm, weight 270 g.
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