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Cult axe from Bastad near Helsingborg, Scania. C. 1400 BC. N
Prehistory. Metal Age. Cult axe from Bastad, near Helsingborg, Scania. C. 1400 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhaguen
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Media ID 14326097
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Copenhagen Cult Denmark Hatchet Metallurgical Metallurgy Metalworking Prehistoric Prehistorical Prehistory Scandinavia Scandinavian Scania Weapon Helsingborg
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of history - a cult axe from Bastad near Helsingborg, Scania dating back to around 1400 BC. This ancient artifact is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and metallurgical knowledge of our ancestors during the Metal Age in Europe.
The intricate design and sharp edges of this cult axe speak volumes about its purpose as both a weapon and a symbol of power or religious significance. It is truly fascinating to imagine the hands that wielded this hatchet thousands of years ago in what is now modern-day Denmark.
Now housed at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, this prehistoric relic offers us a glimpse into the past and allows us to connect with our ancestors on a deeper level. The detailed engravings on the metal surface hint at stories untold and rituals long forgotten.
As we marvel at this piece of Scandinavian history, let us remember the importance of preserving such artifacts for future generations to appreciate. The cult axe from Bastad serves as a reminder of our shared human heritage and the enduring legacy left behind by those who came before us.
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