Danish Mesolithic Period Mammal Tooth bronzevessel Accession Number: 2016

Accession Number: 2016

The Ertebølle people were skilled in creating a variety of tools from flint

Such bracelets were traditionally worn as personal adornment by men and women

Jingdezhen kilns

The rich patina of use and the beautifully weathered surface speak to its long

Danish Mesolithic Period Mammal Tooth bronzevessel Accession Number: 2016Maglemosian Culture, c. 90005000 BC, Zealand, Denmark A beautifully preserved molar from an elk or aurochs, discovered in the rich peat bogs of Denmark. This compelling piece dates back to the Maglemosian culture, one of Northern Europes earliest Mesolithic societies. These early forest dwelling peoples thrived in wetland environments, relying heavily on hunting, fishing, and foraging. Large mammals like aurochs and elk were essential for