Neolithic Flint Neolithic core stone / nucleus (No reserve price)
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Neolithic flint nucleus from Le-Grand-Pressigny, typical of the Middle Neolithic culture and about 5000 years old, used to strike long blades that could serve as knives, in good condition with no restorations, dimensions 93 x 54 mm, provenance from a Belgian private collection, authenticité certificate included with each lot.
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Neolithic nucleus made from the well-known flint of Le-Grand-Pressigny. Typical for the Middle Neolithic culture.
This nucleus was specifically used to strike long blades that could be used as knives.
Originating from Neuilly-le-Brignon, Indre-et-Loire region, France.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions: 93 x 54 mm
An authenticity certificate is provided with each sold lot
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and incurs costs, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Neolithic nucleus made from the well-known flint of Le-Grand-Pressigny. Typical for the Middle Neolithic culture.
This nucleus was specifically used to strike long blades that could be used as knives.
Originating from Neuilly-le-Brignon, Indre-et-Loire region, France.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions: 93 x 54 mm
An authenticity certificate is provided with each sold lot
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and incurs costs, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 5000 Jaar oud
Name of object
Neolithic core stone / nucleus
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
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
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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.
