3500-2300 B.C.
South- Eastern Europe
Cast and hammered. Wide, double-edged wide leaf-shaped blade with flattened diamond-shape cross-section. There are two symmetrical rivet holes for hilt attachment, impression of which is clearly visible. Length 5.6″ (14.2 cm).
For similar published archaeological examples see:
– Klochko V. I., Weaponry of societies of the Northern Pontic culture circle: 5000-700 BC. Poznań : Adam Mickiewicz University, Institute of Eastern Studies, Institute of Prehistory, 2001, Fig. 29: 6