Neolithic, Ground and Polished Axe, HCA 172 A

This miniature axehead (L 4.9 x W 3.5cm) has a total thickness of 1.6cm and weighs just 40g. It has an oval cross section and gently curved, asymmetrical edges. It’s blade is asymmetrical and it has a rounded butt. The blade, sides and faces are ground and the blade and faces are polished. The sides are irregular and rounded and fine remnant pecking is visible. The blade edge is very sharp with a …