Neolithic Axehead

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Culture: Neolithic Material: Gabbro Dims: L 13.4cm W 5.6cm Accession No: HCA 120 Current Location: The Hunt Museum, Limerick. This axe weighs 416g, has a full oval cross-section, curved edge shape, asymmetrical blade and a rounded butt. The blade, sides, butt and faces are ground and the blade, sides and faces are polished. The edge is sharp but chipped. The blade area is defined by a higher polish. The faces are well ground. A few areas of remnant pecking are both faces. the findspot is Knockderk, Limerick. Gabbro comes primarily from Co. Tyrone. Many gabbro axees found in Ireland were imports from Cornwall. More.

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HuntMuseum
The Hunt Museum preserves and exhibits the original artefacts gathered, over a lifetime, by John and Gertrude Hunt and known as the Hunt Collection. The Museum also displays its own collections, as well as visiting exhibitions of Local, National and International significance with the overall aim of maximising their cultural and educational potential for the people of Limerick and Ireland.

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