{"product_id":"danish-neolithic-axe","title":"Danish Neolithic Axe - (circa 4000–2800 BC)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAn authentic prehistoric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eNeolithic Danish flint axe\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFunnelbeaker culture (circa 4000–2800 BC)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCrafted from high-quality, fine-grained Scandinavian flint, this piece is a classic example of a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ethin-butted axe\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003etynnnakket øks\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), a fundamental tool type used during the early agricultural expansion of Northern Europe to clear primeval forests.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe artifact showcases two distinct methods of stone tool production:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Profile (Side View):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features extensive, expertly executed \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ebifacial flaking\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The prominent flake scars reveal the precise percussion work used to roughly shape the flint core into a wedge.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Face (Front View):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays extensive \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003esurface grinding and polishing\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which smoothed away the jagged ridges to minimize friction during heavy woodworking and prevent the blade from binding in timber.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe flint exhibits a beautiful, naturally aged honey-brown coloration with a subtle waxy patina, occasional inclusions, and scattered iron stains acquired from thousands of years of burial in Nordic soils. \u003cstrong\u003eStand NOT included, for display only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions - 15cm tall. 5cm wide. 3cm thick.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u003c\/strong\u003e- UK auction 2026. Previously Deceased estate, formed early 20th C and thence by descent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55158299853138,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1120\/6829\/7042\/files\/image_325fb346-c22c-491b-83f8-3fd309cfa345.png?v=1792526980","url":"https:\/\/theclassicalvault.com\/products\/danish-neolithic-axe","provider":"The Classical Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}