Neolithic Eclogite Axe - 6.1 cm

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Description from the seller

Polished axe in green stone

Eclogite from the Alpine region (rare nowadays)

Polishing and bouchardage probably for hafting into a piece of cervid wood.

Provenance: purchased at the Charenton Stock Exchange in the 2000s.

Former private Breton collection.

Carefully prepared shipment via Colissimo with tracking

Polished axe in green stone

Eclogite from the Alpine region (rare nowadays)

Polishing and bouchardage probably for hafting into a piece of cervid wood.

Provenance: purchased at the Charenton Stock Exchange in the 2000s.

Former private Breton collection.

Carefully prepared shipment via Colissimo with tracking

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of Origin
France
Century/ Timeframe
Néolithique
Material
Eclogite
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
6.1 cm
Width
4.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Depth
1.6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
6.1 cm
Military Context
No
FranceVerified
88
Objects sold
100%
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