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Lot 1002: Neolithic polished stone axehead. Circa 3500 BC-2100 BC. 370.0g. 145.69...

This auction ended on February 28, 2023.

Start price: £75

Estimated price: £150 - £250

Buyer's Premium: 22%

Neolithic polished stone axehead. Circa 3500 BC-2100 BC. 370.0g. 145.69 x 54.90 mm. In plan, the sides are straight and flare outwards from the rounded butt towards the curved cutting edge. The cutting edge is asymmetrical and there is no evidence of re-sharpening. Viewed from the side, the butt is rounded and the sides are slightly convex. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Ref: IOW-D6DDC2.
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance.