Neolithic Flint Very large scraper
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A very large scraper made of flint from the Neolithic Michelsberg culture (circa 3500 BC), in excellent condition, measuring 159 x 71 mm, originating from Spiennes near Mons, Belgium, with authentic Original authenticity and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Very large scraper made from the local flint of Spiennes and surroundings. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. This specimen still bears traces of the silex nodule and sits very well in the hand.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest workings of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and with no restorations
Dimensions 159 x 71 mm.
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Very large scraper made from the local flint of Spiennes and surroundings. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. This specimen still bears traces of the silex nodule and sits very well in the hand.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest workings of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and with no restorations
Dimensions 159 x 71 mm.
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that 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
Very large scraper
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.
