Prehistoric — Neolithic; 4,000 - 2,200 BCE
Axehead
A Neoltihic flint axehead dating 4,000 to 2,200 BCE.
In prehistory, axes were a commonly owned and vital tool to fell trees and then to shape the wood to make shelter, boats, tools and firewood. It allowed people to shape their landscape as well as access vital resources.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- A7349
- Object name:
- axehead
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Neolithic; 4,000 - 2,200 BCE
- Material:
flint, stone
- Measurements/duration:
- L 192 mm, L 185 mm, W 80 mm, D 39 (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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