Neolithic Chalcedony Celt (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Celt from the Neolithic period, made of chalcedony and fully polished on both faces, measuring 9 cm by 4.5 cm, found in Java, Indonesia and dating to circa 5000 years ago.
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Description from the seller
Typologie : Celt.
Material : Chalcedony.
Description : This celt was fully polished on both faces.
Dating, hominid : The celt belongs to the Neolithic period, circa 5000 years ago, Ostronesian Culture.
Origin : Found in Java, Indonesia.
Sizes : 9 cm x 4,5 cm.
Condition : Intact, Superb Desert Patina.
Acquired in 2024 from Mr. V., private Dutch collector, collected since the 90's.
In the Neolithic period, a celt was a fundamental, polished stone tool, essentially an unhafted axe, adze, or chisel, used for woodworking, farming, and building by felling trees and shaping wood; these versatile tools, often ground smooth for durability, were crucial for Neolithic life and were sometimes made of metal in later periods, serving as essential instruments for agriculture and construction.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Typologie : Celt.
Material : Chalcedony.
Description : This celt was fully polished on both faces.
Dating, hominid : The celt belongs to the Neolithic period, circa 5000 years ago, Ostronesian Culture.
Origin : Found in Java, Indonesia.
Sizes : 9 cm x 4,5 cm.
Condition : Intact, Superb Desert Patina.
Acquired in 2024 from Mr. V., private Dutch collector, collected since the 90's.
In the Neolithic period, a celt was a fundamental, polished stone tool, essentially an unhafted axe, adze, or chisel, used for woodworking, farming, and building by felling trees and shaping wood; these versatile tools, often ground smooth for durability, were crucial for Neolithic life and were sometimes made of metal in later periods, serving as essential instruments for agriculture and construction.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/ Timeframe
circa 5000 years ago
Name of object
Celt
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Chalcedony
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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