A symmetrical flint axe head. Both sides are roughly of similar convexity. The cutting edge is the intersection of two large percussion flake removals with very little secondary pressure flaking.
Scandinavian mesolithic: Circa 9000-4500 BC.
Perfect condition.
Length 11.9 cms (4.7 ins)
Provenance: Ex. collection Lawrence Sunde (1910-1979) Copenhagen; and formerly in the collection of the Christensen Fund. Other objects from the collection were sold at Christie's, London, 7 July 1993.
Scandinavian mesolithic flint axe
SKU: K559
£140.00Price