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Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC
$1,850
£1,441.51
€1,635.35
CA$2,658.87
A$2,927.67
CHF 1,518.12
MX$34,671.63
NOK 19,271.61
SEK 18,011.50
DKK 12,214.11
About the Item
Two Black Basalt carved and polished Neolithic axe heads mounted on steel bases. These wonderful ancient objects are a testament to the artisans who created them, with the edges still sharp after 4000 years. These are beautiful and evocative pieces of sculpture.
6 inches high 3 wide the larger
Provenance: Ex Collection Frances Pratt, Writer, Artist, Collector. New York City.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Primitive (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2200 BC
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803041379132
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