Neolithic Flint Neolithic axe/pickaxe
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Neolithic axe/pickaxe made of local flint from Spiennes, attributed to the Michelsberg culture (c. 3500 BC), in excellent condition with provenance from a Belgian private collection and an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
A large Neolithic axe/pickaxe made from the local flint of Spiennes and surrounding areas. Typical for the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. This specimen could have been used as a pick in the local flint mines. 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 material in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and with no restorations
I left a piece of text that was glued to the stone attached to it, perhaps it is something tied to a piece of history.
Dimensions 171 x 58 mm.
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has acquired 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 permits necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and incurs costs, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
A large Neolithic axe/pickaxe made from the local flint of Spiennes and surrounding areas. Typical for the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. This specimen could have been used as a pick in the local flint mines. 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 material in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and with no restorations
I left a piece of text that was glued to the stone attached to it, perhaps it is something tied to a piece of history.
Dimensions 171 x 58 mm.
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has acquired 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 permits necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and incurs costs, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Michelsbergcultuur (3500 VC)
Name of object
Neolithic axe/pickaxe
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.
