Neolithic basalt Battle-axe - 9.2 cm

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A genuine Neolithic battle-axe from 4000–2000 BC, made of basalt with a tapered hole, 9.2 cm x 5.0 cm x 4.7 cm, in use with some wear, of military context, originating in Germany and acquired in 1975 from a private collection, with a certificate of authenticity.

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Battle hammer/battle axe from the Neolithic with a tapered hole. Usage marks. Please look closely at the photos!!!!

Dimensions 9.2 cm x 5.0 cm x 4.7 cm
Hole diameter 1.8 cm x 2.4
Timeline 4000-2000 BC

Acquired in the late 1970s from an inheritance from a good friend of my father.

From the age of fifteen up to and including seventy I built a large collection of Bronze and Stone Age objects in all kinds of shapes, including Bronze Age jewelry. All from Western Europe and bought from private individuals, at auctions, collectors’ markets, antique shops and sometimes received. I am now 85 and it is time to part with my collection.

I have no authenticity certificates or receipts for the objects and can only say that I obtained the objects legally. If in doubt, please do not buy.

Note!!!!

I do not ship outside the European Union

Battle hammer/battle axe from the Neolithic with a tapered hole. Usage marks. Please look closely at the photos!!!!

Dimensions 9.2 cm x 5.0 cm x 4.7 cm
Hole diameter 1.8 cm x 2.4
Timeline 4000-2000 BC

Acquired in the late 1970s from an inheritance from a good friend of my father.

From the age of fifteen up to and including seventy I built a large collection of Bronze and Stone Age objects in all kinds of shapes, including Bronze Age jewelry. All from Western Europe and bought from private individuals, at auctions, collectors’ markets, antique shops and sometimes received. I am now 85 and it is time to part with my collection.

I have no authenticity certificates or receipts for the objects and can only say that I obtained the objects legally. If in doubt, please do not buy.

Note!!!!

I do not ship outside the European Union

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of Origin
Germany
Century/timeframe
4000-2000 BC
Material
basalt
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Some signs of use.
Year acquired
1975
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
9.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
5 cm
Depth
4.7 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
9.2 cm
Military Context
Yes
Original/ Replica
Original
Comes with certificate of authenticity
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
131
Objects sold
100%
Private

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