Neolithic Ground Axehead
Abstract
Culture: [Neolithic](http://n2t.net/ark:/99152/p0kh9dsbz2g) Material: Porcellanite Dims: L 9.1cm, W 6.8cm Accession No: HCA 125 Current Location: [The Hunt Museum](https://www.huntmuseum.com/) [Limerick](https://www.geonames.org/7778675/limerick-city.html) This[ axe](http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300024664) weighs 177g, has a narrow oval cross-section, convex edge shape and asymmetrical blade. The blade, butt and faces are ground. The sides are partly ground with flake scars. The edges are sharp but both faces are damaged by post manufacture flake scars and grinding striae. The findspot is [Rockbarton Bog](https://www.logainm.ie/en/30685), [Lough Gur](https://www.logainm.ie/en/1166374?s=Lough+Gur), Limerick. Porcellanite is found in [Tievebulliagh](https://www.logainm.ie/en/118081?s=Tievebulliagh), Co. Antrim and Brockley, [Rathlin Island](https://www.logainm.ie/en/61298?s=Rathlin+island). Both utilised in Prehistory. [More](https://tinyurl.com/47xra4sw). Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Fields of Study & Subjects
Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
Archaeological Research and Protection
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 10 July 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset