Neolithic green jasper Neolithic axe (No reserve price)

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Neolithic axe made from green jasper dating to the Tenerean period around 5000–7000 BP, measuring 62 × 27 mm, provenance Belgium and northern Niger, in excellent condition with an authenticity certificate.

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Small Neolithic axe from the Ténéré region made of green jasper. It is about 4,500–6,000 years old. Jasper is exceptionally hard and very suitable for woodworking.
Dimensions 62 x 27 mm
Objects made from green jasper originate from the north of Niger.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.

Provenance/origin:

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

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Small Neolithic axe from the Ténéré region made of green jasper. It is about 4,500–6,000 years old. Jasper is exceptionally hard and very suitable for woodworking.
Dimensions 62 x 27 mm
Objects made from green jasper originate from the north of Niger.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.

Provenance/origin:

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

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If this 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
4441
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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