Ancient Egyptian Predynastic Flint Scraper and Axe (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Ancient Egyptian Predynastic Flint Scraper and Axe
Circa 3500–3000 B.C.
A fine pair of Predynastic Egyptian flint tools, comprising a scraper and a small axe, both expertly knapped from high-quality stone.
The scraper is fashioned from a dark brown to black flint with areas of natural cortex remaining, displaying a carefully worked convex edge and clear percussion scars from skilled flaking. The surface shows attractive patination and mineral deposits consistent with age.
The axe is formed from a lighter honey-colored flint, shaped with deliberate bifacial flaking. Its tapered form and smoothed working edge suggest practical use, while the even retouching reflects accomplished craftsmanship typical of the late Predynastic period.
Such tools were essential implements in daily life, used for processing materials such as wood, hide, and plant fibers, and represent the technological sophistication of early Nile Valley cultures prior to dynastic unification.
Dimensions:
Scraper: 9.7 cm
Axe: 7.9 cm
Provenance: found in Egypt in 1930s.
Ex Swedish Egyptologist collection, 1990s.
Later in European collections.
Seller's Story
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Ancient Egyptian Predynastic Flint Scraper and Axe
Circa 3500–3000 B.C.
A fine pair of Predynastic Egyptian flint tools, comprising a scraper and a small axe, both expertly knapped from high-quality stone.
The scraper is fashioned from a dark brown to black flint with areas of natural cortex remaining, displaying a carefully worked convex edge and clear percussion scars from skilled flaking. The surface shows attractive patination and mineral deposits consistent with age.
The axe is formed from a lighter honey-colored flint, shaped with deliberate bifacial flaking. Its tapered form and smoothed working edge suggest practical use, while the even retouching reflects accomplished craftsmanship typical of the late Predynastic period.
Such tools were essential implements in daily life, used for processing materials such as wood, hide, and plant fibers, and represent the technological sophistication of early Nile Valley cultures prior to dynastic unification.
Dimensions:
Scraper: 9.7 cm
Axe: 7.9 cm
Provenance: found in Egypt in 1930s.
Ex Swedish Egyptologist collection, 1990s.
Later in European collections.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Circa 3500–3000 B.C.
Name of object
Predynastic Flint Scraper and Axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
