Danish Mesolithic Period Flint Knife Blade Fragment bog and their hands and heads

and their hands and heads supporting the circular seat

demonstrating the artistry and skill of its maker

This unguentarium is a remarkable example of Roman glassmaking

These vessels served both utilitarian and ceremonial purposes

A Masterwork That Sheds Tears

Danish Mesolithic Period Flint Knife Blade Fragment bog and their hands and headsErteblle Culture, c. 54003950 BC, Denmark An elegant and exceptionally sharp flint knife blade from the late Mesolithic Erteblle culture of Denmark. This long, slender bladeoften referred to as a two edged flint knifewas struck from a carefully prepared stone core, producing symmetrical cutting edges that remain razor sharp even after 6,000 years. Blades like this were indispensable tools, used for butchering game, preparing food, shaping tools and