Chalcolithic Flint Nice Big Blade Core from the Grand Pressigny
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Nice Big Blade Core from the Grand Pressigny, a flint artefact of Chalcolithic culture dating to circa 5,000 years ago, measuring 23 cm by 9.5 cm and in very good condition with a beautiful patina, acquired in 2015 from a private collector in France and provenance confirmed as legally obtained.
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Description from the seller
Typology : Amazing Blade Core or "Livre de beurre" in French.
Material : Flint stone.
Cutting : This core was prepared to cut long blades, it was cut on both faces, long blades were cut.
Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Chalcolithic Culture ( circa 5 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Sapiens Sapiens.
Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny area, Indre et Loire departement .
Size of core : 23 cm X 9,5 cm.
Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.
Acquired in 2015 from Mr. M. private collector, collected since the 70's.
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.
Typology : Amazing Blade Core or "Livre de beurre" in French.
Material : Flint stone.
Cutting : This core was prepared to cut long blades, it was cut on both faces, long blades were cut.
Dating, hominid : This implement belongs to the Chalcolithic Culture ( circa 5 000 years ago), and was conceived by Homo Sapiens Sapiens.
Origin : Found in France, Grand Pressigny area, Indre et Loire departement .
Size of core : 23 cm X 9,5 cm.
Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.
Acquired in 2015 from Mr. M. private collector, collected since the 70's.
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
Chalcolithic
Century/ Timeframe
circa 5 000 years ago
Name of object
Nice Big Blade Core from the Grand Pressigny
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
