Danish Stone Age. Flint-hammered Lindøøkse. 3000-1800 B.C.

Danish Stone Age. Flint-hammered Lindøøkse. 3000-1800 B.C.

Provenance: Formerly part of an older Danish collection of antiquities.

Find location: Denmark.

Literature: FLINT from Denmark's Ancient Times by Peter Vang Petersen. Page 111

Measurements approximately: 13,4x5x3 cm.

Condition: The axe is in good condition with a beautiful, highly sought-after white color and partially striped flint, see images.

This type of axe was found over several periods, Late Jættestuetid, Single Grave Culture, and Dagger Period.

The Late Jættestuetid, Single Grave Culture, and Dagger Period were important periods in the farming Stone Age. During this time, tools and weapons changed, and various objects gained great significance. The Lindøøkse was a special type of flint axe, used for woodworking, but it also had a symbolic meaning. Some Lindøkser were found in graves and sacrificial deposits, showing that they were not just practical tools. They could be a sign of status, power, or affiliation. In the Dagger Period, flint technology became highly advanced, and flint daggers were produced, resembling metal weapons typical of bronze, which began to emerge during the latter part of the Stone Age.