Neolithic flint Axe - 15.5 cm
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Neolithic flint axe blade preform from Hardivillers, Oise, France, in good condition, measuring 15.5 cm long, 5.2 cm wide and 4.2 cm thick, made of silex, dating to 6000–2200 BC, provenance Hardivillers, Oise, France, from a private collection with the lot acquired in 2000.
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Very beautiful and authentic Neolithic flint axe rough-out from the Oise (60), municipality of Hardivillers.
The quarries of the Oise and more particularly the municipality of Hardivillers are very well known and were exploited throughout the Neolithic in order to extract flint nodules that were used to manufacture axe preforms which were then exported and polished. This type of extraction is also found in the municipality of Troussencourt (Oise) as well as in Belgium at Spiennes.
Some recent flake remnants clearly show this important difference in patina due to the desilicification of the flint over time, shifting from violet-flint to whitish-flint.
Dimensions : Length : 15.5 cm
Max width : 5.2 cm
Max thickness : 4.2 cm
Provenance : Hardivillers, Oise, France.
Lot comes from an old private collection.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will take care of obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Very beautiful and authentic Neolithic flint axe rough-out from the Oise (60), municipality of Hardivillers.
The quarries of the Oise and more particularly the municipality of Hardivillers are very well known and were exploited throughout the Neolithic in order to extract flint nodules that were used to manufacture axe preforms which were then exported and polished. This type of extraction is also found in the municipality of Troussencourt (Oise) as well as in Belgium at Spiennes.
Some recent flake remnants clearly show this important difference in patina due to the desilicification of the flint over time, shifting from violet-flint to whitish-flint.
Dimensions : Length : 15.5 cm
Max width : 5.2 cm
Max thickness : 4.2 cm
Provenance : Hardivillers, Oise, France.
Lot comes from an old private collection.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will take care of obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of Origin
France
Century/timeframe
-6000 ; - 2200 Av JC
Material
flint
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15.5 cm
Width
5.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Depth
4.2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
15.5 cm
Military Context
No
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