Neolithic Prehistoric Stone Axe Head (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Neolithic Prehistoric Stone Axe Head, 11.5 cm long, made of light-coloured flint or chert and bifacially knapped with an elongated form and tapered cutting end, dated ca. 6000–3000 BC, in good condition with surface wear and minor chips, acquired from an auction house in France in 2025 from a private French collection (previous owner from a gallery/antique dealer, prior owner from 1970).
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Prehistoric Stone Axe Head
Culture
Neolithic
Date
ca. 6000–3000 BC
Description
Stone axe head made of light-colored flint or chert, roughly shaped by bifacial knapping. The piece shows a clearly intentional elongated form with a thicker butt and a tapered cutting end. Multiple negative scars from prehistoric flaking are visible on both faces, consistent with Neolithic stone tool production. The overall morphology corresponds to an early utilitarian axe or adze head, intended for hafting.
Dimensions
Length: 11.5 cm
Condition
Good
Surface wear, minor chips and edge losses consistent with age and use. No modern restoration.
Provenance
Private French collection, assembled before the 1970s.
Prehistoric Stone Axe Head
Culture
Neolithic
Date
ca. 6000–3000 BC
Description
Stone axe head made of light-colored flint or chert, roughly shaped by bifacial knapping. The piece shows a clearly intentional elongated form with a thicker butt and a tapered cutting end. Multiple negative scars from prehistoric flaking are visible on both faces, consistent with Neolithic stone tool production. The overall morphology corresponds to an early utilitarian axe or adze head, intended for hafting.
Dimensions
Length: 11.5 cm
Condition
Good
Surface wear, minor chips and edge losses consistent with age and use. No modern restoration.
Provenance
Private French collection, assembled before the 1970s.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/ Timeframe
ca. 6000–3000 BC
Name of object
Prehistoric Stone Axe Head
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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