Neolithic Flint Axe, Pyramidal Core, Notch Scrapper (No reserve price)
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Neolithic flint axe, pyramidal core with notch scraper, fully polished on both faces (8.5 by 5 cm), accompanied by a spherical hammerstone (7.5 cm diameter), dating to about 7000–5000 years ago and found in northern France; objects are in very good condition with a beautiful patina.
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Typology : One Polished axe and one spherical hammerstone.
Material : Flint stone.
Cutting : The axe was fully polished on both faces and edges, the cutting edge was retouched. The hammerstone has a perfect spherical shape.
Dating, hominid : These implements belong to the Neolithic Culture ( circa 7000/5000 years ago), and were conceived by Homo Sapiens Sapiens.
Origin : Found in North of France.
Axe Sizes : 8,5 cm X 5 cm.
Hammerstone diameter : 7,5 cm
Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.
Acquired in 2025 from a French collection.
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 : One Polished axe and one spherical hammerstone.
Material : Flint stone.
Cutting : The axe was fully polished on both faces and edges, the cutting edge was retouched. The hammerstone has a perfect spherical shape.
Dating, hominid : These implements belong to the Neolithic Culture ( circa 7000/5000 years ago), and were conceived by Homo Sapiens Sapiens.
Origin : Found in North of France.
Axe Sizes : 8,5 cm X 5 cm.
Hammerstone diameter : 7,5 cm
Condition : Very well preserved. Beautiful Patina.
Acquired in 2025 from a French collection.
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
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
7000/5000 years
Name of object
Axe, Pyramidal Core, Notch Scrapper
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
