Tool
MS2637Y
From: Italy
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
Object Number | MS2637Y |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Italy |
Period | Late Neolithic |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Flint |
Description | This piece is a tiny groundstone adze. It was the bit in a component tool and probably had a bone handle. such pieces were useful in woodworking. The edge shows slight traces of wear. It is extremely well made. I am no expert on groundstone tools, but my inclination is that the piece should be assigned a late (probably Neolithic) date on account of its small size. |
Length | 2.9 cm |
Width | 1.6 cm |
Thickness | 0.6 cm |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase; Subscription of John Wanamaker, 1896 |
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