Grey stone boat shaped axe, reputedly from Sussex

£350

A micaeous grey stone axe head with a pierced centre and boat shaped profile. This type of axe was attached to long wooden shaft so that it could be wielded with substantial force; although referred to as battle-axes its unclear whether these instruments were primarily used as weapons or tools.

Probably British, reputedly found in Sussex, 3rd Millennium BC

Size: 14.4 x 5 cms

Intact as shown.

Ex. private collection, Sussex, UK.

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