Stone Adz or pick. 149.8 x 56 mm. Late Mesolithic to Early N...

1/1

Estimate

£100 - £200

Fees

Stone Adz or pick. 149.8 x 56 mm. Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date (6500 BC-2900 BC). The pick is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. It has been knapped overall on the ventral face and also along both sides. The cutting edge is pointed and the butt end is rounded and blunt. This implement, similar to others found in the Isle of Wight inter-tidal zone, is coloured dark grey, grey, orange and buff. It was found as a surface find in shingle and is slightly ‘rolled’.

Closed
Auction Date: 21st Feb 2023 at 10am

Fees apply to the hammer price:

Room and Absentee Bids:
26.40% inc VAT*

Online and Autobids:
30% inc VAT*

*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges.
Please see the auctioneers terms & conditions for more information

Other Lots in this Auction