Celt?

[Ak3020]

Could this be a small Celt? It’s made of hard stone

 

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[ToddsPoint]

Natural stone. A Celt would have peck marks all over it and a ground bit. I don’t see either of those. Keep looking!

 

[ToddsPoint]

This is a small Celt. Notice the symmetry. Most of them will have a slightly rough surface from pecking. Also notice how it’s wider at the bit than at the poll. The taper keeps it in place in a wood handle.

Edge view. A smooth taper from bit to poll. Again, it thinner at the poll than near the bit.

The bit will usually have more polish than the rest due to sharpening it. Notice how the bit is nice and straight.

 

[Ak3020]

This is a small Celt. Notice the symmetry. Most of them will have a slightly rough surface from pecking. Also notice how it’s wider at the bit than at the poll. The taper keeps it in place in a wood handle.View attachment 2172093

Edge view. A smooth taper from bit to poll. Again, it thinner at the poll than near the bit.View attachment 2172094

The bit will usually have more polish than the rest due to sharpening it. Notice how the bit is nice and straight.View attachment 2172095

10/4. Thankyou

 

[Up-North]

Yes, just a stone. Not an artifact.
I thought I’d add a few pics of what I’m calling a Celt. Note the bit end on the narrow side. Would you consider this to serve as a Celt?… or perhaps something else.
A s.e. Minnesota surface find.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Yes, just a stone. Not an artifact.
I thought I’d add a few pics of what I’m calling a Celt. Note the bit end on the narrow side. Would you consider this to serve as a Celt?… or perhaps something else.
A s.e. Minnesota surface find.

I don’t think there’s much doubt that you have a celt. I’ve found that same shaped celt before. Very thick and a more rounded cross section. I’m not really sure of the time period of these.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sorry AK, natural stone.