This Neolithic celt or adze was found in the region near the Pak Ou caves on the Mekong River near Luang Prabang, Laos. Celts such as this one are sold by local farmers who uncover artifacts as they plow their fields. This particular celt is sharpened, probably for use in an adze. This Mekong area is thought to be one of the first regions where rice was grown for harvest. This celt has been knapped and then ground down, so it is neolithic, rather than paleolithic. The age is estimated to be several thousands of years old. Length = 90 mm ; Width = 29 mm ; Thickness = 26 mm ; Weight = 122 gm