mayan Flint Mayan scraper inset - 74 mm
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Mayan scraper inset, made of flint, from the Maya culture (1000 BC–250 AD), measuring 74 × 39 mm, in Very good condition, acquired from a private collection in Belgium in 2000 with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Beautifully worked round scraper made from excellent flint. Made by the Maya people in Central America. These scrapers were mounted in wooden handles to be used, usually for tanning animal hides or woodworking.
Dimensions 74 x 39 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Beautifully worked round scraper made from excellent flint. Made by the Maya people in Central America. These scrapers were mounted in wooden handles to be used, usually for tanning animal hides or woodworking.
Dimensions 74 x 39 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
mayan
Century/timeframe
1000 BC - 250 AD
Name of object
Mayan scraper inset
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
74 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
39 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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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.
