Danish Stone Age. Double-Bladed Battle Axe with socket in rock, Corded Ware Culture 4000-2800 B.C.

Danish stone age. Rare sought-after Double-Bladed Battle Axe with socket in rock (edged type) Axe with swaying egg and round swaying neck. Period: Corded Ware Culture, Younger Stone Age Age: 4000-2800 B.C.

Provenance: Originates from the collection of Kurt Petersen, prehistoric artifacts illustrator and conservator at Nationalmuseum (Kalundborg) Kurt gave the axe to his son as a gift. Kurt's son had a large fine collection of antiquities and antiques and this axe was one of the oldest objects in the collection (Kurt's grandson inherited it after the son and she has sold it to us.) So it is the first time this axe comes into the market.

Find site: The Kalundborg area has been mentioned, but it cannot be completely confirmed.

Literature: Younger Stone Age by P.V.Glob.

Measurements approx. : 14x8,5x4,5cm.

Condition: The axe is in very fine condition, see photos.