Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in the Algerian Sahara desert.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in the Algerian Sahara desert.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Morocco, North Africa.

Low vessel of cylindrical shape. The stylus was dipped into the ancient inkwell and wiped off at the edge. Beautiful, rich green glass.

Double-edged blade and flat shaft made of beautiful flintstone. A status symbol from the transitional period between Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age.

Each was part of a key lock, e.g. for a door or chest. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Piriform body with engraved bird on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period, found near Dover. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

Circular body with protective phallus in high relief on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period, found in North East England. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

Trapezoidal weight from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Finely crafted tool from the New Stone Age of Europe. Made from greenish grey rock. With a through hole at the neck as a remarkable feature.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Erg Mehedjibat, Algeria, North Africa.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Erg Mehedjibat, Algeria, North Africa.

Iron keys of typical shape. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Morocco, North Africa.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Morocco, North Africa.

Massive Paleolithic stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Algeria, North Africa.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or chisel. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in the Algerian Sahara desert.

The Paleolithic tool is of beautiful shape and color. Thebes has been handed down as the place of origin. From an old museum collection.

Finely crafted tool made of nice dark grey flint. From the New Stone Age of Europe. A specimen of the thick butted type with thin blade.

The tool with finely polished blade is of the point-butted type. From the Stone Age of western Europe.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Erg Mehedjibat, Algeria, North Africa.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Foggaret Ezzaouia, Algeria, North Africa.

Interesting group of two artefacts. A Neolithic flint blade from Egypt and a Bronze Age mould for casting or hammering metal.

Finial in the shape of a bird, probably once the head of a rod or distaff. From the Late Roman or Early Byzantine period.

Finely crafted tool from the New Stone Age of Europe. A specimen of the thick butted type.

Finger ring made of bronze with a key. From the Roman Imperial period, around the 2nd century. A find from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Nice group of artefacts from the Northern European Neolithic. One blade, two dagger fragments and three axe head fragments. All found in Northern Germany.

Massive clay sphere, ammunition or a pistill. A find from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Algeria, North Africa.

The Paleolithic tool is shaped like a sickle. Thebes has been handed down as the place of origin. From a 100 year old museum collection.

Rare and impressively large and heavy tool from the New Stone Age. The axe type comes from Jutland, Denmark.

The Stone Age weapon's point or knife blade is well crafted, with finely serrated edge. From a 100 year old museum collection.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Algeria, North Africa.

Small prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a 100 year old museum collection.

A tool from the Early Neolithic of Europe. Nicely polished and impressive by its size and weight.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Ouarzazate, Morocco.