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Two Neolithic Axe or Adze Blades Denmark, Northern Europe. Ca. 6000-3000 B.C.

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Two Neolithic Axe or Adze Blades Denmark, Northern Europe. Ca. 6000-3000 B.C.

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Two Neolithic Axe or Adze Blades Denmark, Northern Europe. Ca. 6000-3000 B.C. Size 2 3/4 - 5 1/4 inches. Provenance: Collected by Herman Jean, Germany, brought to USA in 1938, to current owner by two generational descent.

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old chips at edges else in good condition

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Two Neolithic Axe or Adze Blades Denmark, Northern Europe. Ca. 6000-3000 B.C.

Name: Two Neolithic Axe or Adze Blades Denmark, Northern Europe. Ca. 6000-3000 B.C.
SKU: 136905636
Price: 150 USD
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