Neolithic Quartzite Neolithic spear

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Peter Reynaers
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Description from the seller

Large Neolithic point made from fine quartzite. This point was made using the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique where a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck. The core (nucleus) was not used further. Originating from Tagmout in S. Morocco.
Dimensions 67 x 35 mm
Each sold lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate.

Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
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 necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in due time.

Large Neolithic point made from fine quartzite. This point was made using the Levallois technique. A revolutionary technique where a core block was carefully prepared and from which a perfect flake (with a typical triangular shape) could be struck. The core (nucleus) was not used further. Originating from Tagmout in S. Morocco.
Dimensions 67 x 35 mm
Each sold lot will be accompanied by an authenticity certificate.

Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
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 necessary for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in due time.

Details

Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 4000-6000 BP
Name of object
Neolithic spear
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Quartzite
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
BelgiumVerified
4464
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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