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Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC.
A Nordic stone axe carved in a fine-grained black stone polished to a smooth sheen. The body of the hand axe is well-shaped with a large blade in one side and flat hammer on the reverse side, demonstrating the skill of the artisans who put countless hours into making it using limited technology.
Size: 145mm x 50mm; Weight: 290g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Ancient Art Limited, 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
A Nordic stone axe carved in a fine-grained black stone polished to a smooth sheen. The body of the hand axe is well-shaped with a large blade in one side and flat hammer on the reverse side, demonstrating the skill of the artisans who put countless hours into making it using limited technology.
Size: 145mm x 50mm; Weight: 290g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Ancient Art Limited, 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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NORDIC STONE AXE
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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£2,000
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