Later 3rd millennium BC. A superb knapped and polished mudstone axehead, tongue-shaped in profile with pointed butt; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar tool reported to the UK Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference HESH-535862.1.3 kg total, 38cm including stand (15"). Property of a Brussels gallery; acquired on the European art market; previously in the private collection of Mr G.G, since 1988. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]