Large Stone Age Corded Ware Boat-Shaped Axehead

拍品描述

6th-5th millennium B.P. A large and finely formed boat-shaped axe with asymmetric convex cutting edge, with pronounced ridge to upper surface copying a bronze casting seam, rounded hammer-butt, pierced to receive handle with a projecting socket to underside. See Glob, P. V., Danske Oldsager II, Yngre Stenalder, Copenhagen, 1952, no.333, for general form and no.486, for an example with collared butt; cf. also MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.190, p.76, for a near identical type. 843 grams, 21 cm (8 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private family collection of a lady, UK; acquired in Germany mid-20th century. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13250-253195. These axes, usually of black fine-grained rock, are mostly of Swedish or Norwegian origin. The asymmetrical lentoid cross-section is flattened towards the cutting edge. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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