S.N. Korenevsky, A.A. Kalmykov

Key words: Eneolithic, “ironing” scepter, Stavropol region.
The article publishes an “ironing” scepter which was found by chance in the Stavropol region. The artifact has the features of zoomorphic and abstract Neolithic scepters. It is dated within the framework of the general chronology of stone Eneolithic scepters to Tripolye BI-BIBII time. The specific features of the item indicate that the flat ventral side could have been used for longitudinal motions on a surface. It could even have been inserted into a handle like other scepters. The find adds detail to the general typology of Eneolithic stone scepters.