Neolithic Sandstone Polishing stone for pearls
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Pearl polishing stone from the south of Mauretania near Kiffa, Neolithic culture, circa 2000 BP, made of fine-grained sandstone, 82 x 76 mm, in very good condition, acquired in 2000 from a private collection in Belgium, with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
This polishing stone comes from the south of Mauritania in the vicinity of Kiffa. Here, on a large scale, pearls were produced from quartz and agate, of which a few specimens were attached as examples. The pearls were not found in association with the polishing stone. The stone is a very fine-grained sandstone that gave the rough pearls a smoothly finished surface after they were drilled and trimmed to size by skilled craftsmen.
Kiffa is still known for its pearls, although today it is more about glass specimens.
Dimensions 82 x 76 mm
Each lot is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates 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 the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
This polishing stone comes from the south of Mauritania in the vicinity of Kiffa. Here, on a large scale, pearls were produced from quartz and agate, of which a few specimens were attached as examples. The pearls were not found in association with the polishing stone. The stone is a very fine-grained sandstone that gave the rough pearls a smoothly finished surface after they were drilled and trimmed to size by skilled craftsmen.
Kiffa is still known for its pearls, although today it is more about glass specimens.
Dimensions 82 x 76 mm
Each lot is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates 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 the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
App.2000 BP
Name of object
Polishing stone for pearls
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Sandstone
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
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.
