Neolithic Flint Neolithic axe
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Neolithic flint axe made from local flint from Spiennes, typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture (3500 BC), measuring 165 × 65 mm and in excellent condition with no restorations, from a Belgian private collection and acquired in 2000, authentic original with an authenticity certificate.
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Beautiful large Neolithic axe made from the local flint of Spiennes and surroundings. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. These tools were used to work wood. Some were mounted in wooden handles. The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of flint mines and is one of the largest operations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 165 x 65 mm.
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any licenses needed for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If it takes more than a few days and if there are costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Beautiful large Neolithic axe made from the local flint of Spiennes and surroundings. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. These tools were used to work wood. Some were mounted in wooden handles. The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of flint mines and is one of the largest operations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 165 x 65 mm.
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any licenses needed for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If it takes more than a few days and if there are costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Michelsbergcultuur (3500 VC)
Name of object
Neolithic 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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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.
