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LOT 1530
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
STONE AGE SCANDINAVIAN PIERCED BATTLE AXEHEAD
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 7/8 in. (814 grams, 15 cm).
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 7/8 in. (814 grams, 15 cm).
Finely formed axehead in a dark diorite with asymmetric convex cutting edge, with pronounced 'seam' to upper surface; rounded 'hammer' butt, pierced to receive handle with projecting socket to underside. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
See Glob, P. V., Danske Oldsager II, Yngre Stenalder, Copenhagen, 1952, no.333, for general form, and no.486, for an example with collared butt.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
