Neolithic Axehead
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Neolithic Axehead
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Published 2020-09-18T09:40:27+00:00
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Culture: Neolithic Material: Dolerite Dims: L 7.1cm, W 7cm Accession No: HCA 124 Current Location: The Hunt Museum, Limerick. This axe weighs 196g, has an oval cross-section, curved, asymmetrical edges, an asymmetrical blade and damaged butt. The blade, sides and faces are ground and polished. Remnant peck marks are visible on the highly polished faces. A clean break crosses the centre of the axe. The findspot is Rockbarton Bog, Lough Gur, Limerick. Dolerite is predominantly found in the north-east. More.
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Date published | 18/09/2020 |
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Title | Neolithic Axehead |
Accession | HCA 124 |
Period | Neolithic |
Medium | Stone |
Record | https://www.huntmuseum.com/collection/axehead-121/ |
Place | Hunt Museum |
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