Neolithic Flint Great Neolithic nucleus (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Large Neolithic flint nucleus from the Michelsberg culture (circa 3500 BC), measuring 210 by 69 mm, in excellent condition and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Fairly large core (more than 20 cm!) made from local flint from Spiennes and the surrounding area. Typical for the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
This nucleus was specifically used to strike off long blades that could be used as knives. 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 210 x 69 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.
Fairly large core (more than 20 cm!) made from local flint from Spiennes and the surrounding area. Typical for the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
This nucleus was specifically used to strike off long blades that could be used as knives. 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 210 x 69 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
Great Neolithic nucleus
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
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
