Polished axe head

A Neolithic axe head. Polished stone axes were common in the Neolithic, as they were much stronger and more effective woodworking tools than rougher chipped axes. They were also used as grave goods and votive items.

Museum reference:
NLC-1998-1249
Dimensions:
height: 75 mm
width: 85 mm
depth: 10 mm
Materials:
rock

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