Copper Age Collection

Carvings on stone, New Grange (Newgrange) site, County Meath, Leinster, Eire (Ireland), Europe

The Age of Copper, 1599. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
The Age of Copper, 1599. From The Four Ages of the World, pl. 3

feminine stelae statue of the Eneolithic era (sandstone)
6202877 feminine stelae statue of the Eneolithic era (sandstone) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Feminine figure, stelae statue of the Eneolithic era found in Treschietto di Bagnone (MS)

Leggings found with the Oetzi Iceman (goat hide)
WNB222119 Leggings found with the Oetzi Iceman (goat hide) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); approx 65cm long cm; South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Dagger and scabbard found with the Oetzi Iceman (bast, leather, ash wood and flint)
WNB222114 Dagger and scabbard found with the Oetzi Iceman (bast, leather, ash wood and flint) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Birch-bark container found with the Oetzi Iceman (birch)
WNB222120 Birch-bark container found with the Oetzi Iceman (birch) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano, Italy; (add.info.: inside which were maple leaves)

Cap, or hood, found with the Oetzi Iceman (wool)
WNB222115 Cap, or hood, found with the Oetzi Iceman (wool) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Arrows and bow found with the Oetzi Iceman (wood)
WNB222112 Arrows and bow found with the Oetzi Iceman (wood) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Quiver found with the Oetzi Iceman (chamois leather)
WNB222111 Quiver found with the Oetzi Iceman (chamois leather) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Tassel with pierced round disc, found with the Oetzi Iceman (leather & stone)
WNB222123 Tassel with pierced round disc, found with the Oetzi Iceman (leather & stone) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Axe found with the Oetzi Iceman (yew wood with leather binding) (detail of 222116)
WNB222117 Axe found with the Oetzi Iceman (yew wood with leather binding) (detail of 222116) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Net probably used to catch birds, found with the Oetzi Iceman (grass)
WNB222122 Net probably used to catch birds, found with the Oetzi Iceman (grass) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Objects found with the Oetzi Iceman
WNB222113 Objects found with the Oetzi Iceman by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Axe-hammer (copper)
1216383 Axe-hammer (copper) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); 13x3.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Hungary Copper shaft-hole axe-hammer, with square butt)

Fragment of hide found with the Oetzi Iceman (leather)
WNB222124 Fragment of hide found with the Oetzi Iceman (leather) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Fragments from a loose sleeveless cloak found with the Oetzi Iceman (woven grass)
WNB222118 Fragments from a loose sleeveless cloak found with the Oetzi Iceman (woven grass) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Axe found with the Oetzi Iceman (yew wood with leather binding) (see 222117 for detail)
WNB222116 Axe found with the Oetzi Iceman (yew wood with leather binding) (see 222117 for detail) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); approx 60cm long cm; South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

Copper Age temple at Mnajdra in Malta with the island of Fifla in the background

Stone head of Fat Lady from a Copper Age Megalithic temple on Malta, from the Valetta Museums collection

Fat lady statuette, (3500-2300 BC)
Fat lady statuette from a copper-age temple on Malta, from the collection of the Valetta Museum, Malta. (3500-2300 BC)

Copper age pottery head from the Hypogeum at Hal Safelieni

Bronze age tools
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. Tools

Serbia, Copper from storage facility of copper smelter in Belgrade
Prehistory, Serbia, Copper Age - Copper, from the storage facility of a copper smelter in Belgrade

Ornamented bronze votive cart, from Dejbjaerg
Prehistory, Denmark, Metal Ages. Ornamented bronze votive cart. From Dejbjaerg

Granite idol known as Stele of Granja de Toninuelo, from Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz
Prehistory, Spain, Bronze Age. Granite idol known as the Stele of the Granja de Toninuelo. Height cm. 135. From Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz

Flint arrowheads, from Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region, Italy
Prehistory, Italy, Eneolithic. Flint arrowheads from Friuli-Venezia Giulia region

Flask-shaped vase
Prehistory, Italy, Eneolithic. Rinaldone culture. Flask-shaped vase

Large bronze fibula in shape of boat
Italic civilizations, Piceni, 7th century b.C. Large bronze fibula in the shape of a boat

Italy, Liguria region, Necklace from Valle Argentina
Prehistory, Italy, Liguria region, Aeneolithic, 2800-1800 b.C. - Necklace from Valle Argentina

Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Rock carvings in Tanum or Tanumshede
Sweden - Vastra Gotaland County - Rock carvings in Tanum or Tanumshede (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994), Scandinavian Bronze Age

Clay model representing libation scene, from Kotchati necropolis
Prehistory, Cyprus, Bronze Age. Clay model representing libation scene. From Kotchati necropolis

Eneolithic ceramic bowl with inscriptions from Gradesnica, Bulgaria
Prehistory, Bulgaria, Eneolithic. Ceramic bowl with inscriptions. From Gradesnica

Vase with reliefs, from Melara, province of Rovigo
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. Vase with reliefs. From Melara, province of Rovigo

Bronze ornament with engraving depicting rural scene, Bronze Age
Prehistory, Korea, Bronze Age. Bronze ornament with engraving depicting rural scene

Two-handled terracotta vase
Italic civilizations, Piceni, 7th century b.C. Two-handled terracotta vase

Italy, Sardinia Region, Mores, province of Sassari, Dolmen Sa Coveccada
Italy - Sardinia Region - Mores, province of Sassari - Dolmen Sa Coveccada

Votive disk, from Colfiorito, province of Perugia
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. Votive disk. From Colfiorito, province of Perugia

France, Brittany, Locmariaquer megalithic site, interior of dolmen with Table des Marchands
France - Brittany - Locmariaquer megalithic site. Interior of the dolmen with the Table des Marchands

Models or casting molds for daggers, from Coriano, province of Rimini
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. Models or casting molds for daggers. From Coriano, province of Rimini

Rock carvings on stele, from Solana de Cabanas
Prehistory, Spain, Bronze Age. Rock carvings on a stele. From Solana de Cabanas

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The Copper Age, also known as the Chalcolithic period, was a fascinating era marked by significant advancements in human civilization. This period is characterized by various artifacts and discoveries that provide us with valuable insights into the lives of our ancient ancestors. Carvings on stone serve as silent storytellers, depicting scenes from this enigmatic age. These intricate carvings offer glimpses into the daily activities and beliefs of these early societies. One remarkable artifact from this time is the feminine stelae statue of the Eneolithic era. Crafted from sandstone, it stands as a testament to the artistic skills and cultural significance of its creators. In Bulgaria's Sofia, within the Natsionalen Istoritcheski Muzej, lies an awe-inspiring piece: gold leaf adorned with animal figures. This exquisite work showcases not only their craftsmanship but also their reverence for nature and wildlife. Moving to Italy's Emilia Romagna region, we encounter a horned handle made of bronze. Its intricate design hints at both functionality and symbolism—a testament to how even everyday objects held deeper meaning during this age. Leggings found alongside Oetzi Iceman shed light on clothing choices during this time—made from goat hide; they exemplify resourcefulness combined with practicality. Weapons were crucial tools during this era, as evidenced by a dagger and scabbard discovered alongside Oetzi Iceman. Crafted using bast leather, ash wood, flint—and undoubtedly skill—their existence speaks volumes about defense strategies employed in those times. A birch-bark container found with Oetzi Iceman provides insight into storage methods used back then—an ingenious solution utilizing natural materials readily available in their surroundings. Protection against harsh weather conditions was essential even then; hence a cap or hood made from wool was discovered alongside Oetzi Iceman—a clear indication that fashion met function even thousands of years ago.