Neolithic green jasper Neolithic axe

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Neolithic axe carved from green jasper from the Tenereaan period, about 5,000–7,000 BP, measuring 115 × 33 mm, with provenance from a Belgian private collection and an authentic original.

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Large Neolithic axe from the Tenere area made from green jasper. It is about 4500-6000 years old. Jasper is exceptionally hard and very useful for woodworking.
Dimensions 115 x 33 mm
Items made from green Jasper originate from the northern Niger.

Each sold item/lot will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Provenance/origin:

The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
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Large Neolithic axe from the Tenere area made from green jasper. It is about 4500-6000 years old. Jasper is exceptionally hard and very useful for woodworking.
Dimensions 115 x 33 mm
Items made from green Jasper originate from the northern Niger.

Each sold item/lot will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Provenance/origin:

The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller warrants that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be necessary for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Tenereaan, 5000-7000 BP
Name of object
Neolithic axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
green jasper
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
4460
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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