Neolithic Flint polished axe (No reserve price)
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Polished flint axe from the Neolithic Michelsberg culture, made from local flint, measuring 107 x 55 mm, in excellent condition with an authenticity certificate and provenance from a Belgian private collection (acquired in 2000).
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Small polished axe made from the local flint of Spiennes and surrounding areas. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. These tools were used for working wood. Some were mounted in wooden handles. The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest exploitations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and no restorations.
Dimensions 107 x 55 mm.
An authenticity certificate is provided with each sold lot.
Provenance
The provider guarantees that he has obtained this property lot in a legal manner.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
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Small polished axe made from the local flint of Spiennes and surrounding areas. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. These tools were used for working wood. Some were mounted in wooden handles. The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest exploitations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and no restorations.
Dimensions 107 x 55 mm.
An authenticity certificate is provided with each sold lot.
Provenance
The provider guarantees that he has obtained this property lot in a legal manner.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information
The provider guarantees that he is authorized to send this lot.
She will ensure that all necessary permits that are required
Arrangements will be made for the shipment of this lot.
If it takes more than a few days and costs are involved, he will inform the buyer thereof in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/ Timeframe
Michelsbergcultuur (3500 VC)
Name of object
polished axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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