Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic Flint Mesolithic Tranchet Axe (No reserve price)
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Mesolithic flint axe blade of the Ertebølle culture, named Mesolithic Tranchetbijl, in excellent condition from a private collection, measuring 69 by 57 mm and dating to about 5000–7300 years ago.
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a typical and fairly large Mesolithic core-axe from Møn, a Danish island in the Baltic Sea.
The Ertebølle culture was a society of hunter-gatherers and the remains are mainly known from finds made in the refuse heaps of this culture (large accumulations of eaten mussels etc.).
Related to the North German Ellerbek culture and the Swifterbant culture known in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Dimensions: 69 x 57 mm
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The lot originates from a Dutch collection.
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a typical and fairly large Mesolithic core-axe from Møn, a Danish island in the Baltic Sea.
The Ertebølle culture was a society of hunter-gatherers and the remains are mainly known from finds made in the refuse heaps of this culture (large accumulations of eaten mussels etc.).
Related to the North German Ellerbek culture and the Swifterbant culture known in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Dimensions: 69 x 57 mm
With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Dutch collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ertebölle kultuur, 5000-7300 jaar oud
Name of object
Mesolithic Tranchet Axe
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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