Hammer axe of the Single Grave culture
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Object number
AR2492
| Object: |
Gorgeous hammer axe of the Single Grave culture
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| Material: |
Dark metamorphic rock.
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| Period: |
2800 BC to 2200 BC. Single Grave culture. Northern European Eneolithic / Copper Age. |
| Description: |
Flat hammer axe with elegant shape. Broadened at the mounting hole, circular butt. Towards the blade the axe is much higher than thick. The whole body is straight. A wonderful piece, gorgeous workmanship, finely polished. |
| Dimensions: |
161mm long, 29mm x 38mm at the butt. 30mm long blade. The mounting hole has a diameter of 25.5mm.
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| Condition: |
Small crack at the butt and a sherd formed, but it is not a chip. This spot does not disturb the overall impression and is only visible having a close look. Otherwise the axe is in prime condition. Worthy of being shown in a major museum.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2018 from the German private individual D. Seeland. Found by him in 1968 or 1969 at the bank of river Weser, opposite to the village Oberweser-Bursfelde, Germany. Shortly before the discovery the river Weser was dredged and sand and gravel was placed at the bank.
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| References: |
Cf. axe head from Gohfeld-Depenbrock (Reckefuß sand pit), region Herford in the Heimatmuseum Löhne no. 11. a, shown online at Cajus Diedrich, Neolithische Steingeräte im Kreis Herford zwischen Teutoburger Wald und Wiehengebirge (Nordwestdeutschland).
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| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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