Scandinavian Neolithic Flint Axe, 4000 BC
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Scandinavian Neolithic Flint Axe, 4000 BC
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:4000 BC
- Condition:Intact and unrestored with a glossy patina and fossil inclusions. Mounted on a bespoke bronze display stand.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU105228086883
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