Neolithic Flint Large Neolithic pickaxe
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Large Neolithic flint pick-axe from the Michelsberg culture (circa 3500 BC), in excellent condition, measuring 170 × 56 mm, acquired from Belgium in 2000 from a private collection, with authenticity certificate.
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This pickaxe is a typical and indispensable tool of Neolithic miners, made from the local flint of Spiennes and the surrounding area. Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex quarries and is one of the largest operations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and unrestored
Dimensions 170 x 56 mm
With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The vendor guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The vendor 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 more than a few days pass and costs are involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
This pickaxe is a typical and indispensable tool of Neolithic miners, made from the local flint of Spiennes and the surrounding area. Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex quarries and is one of the largest operations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and unrestored
Dimensions 170 x 56 mm
With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The vendor guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The vendor 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 more than a few days pass and costs are involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Michelsbergcultuur (3500 VC)
Name of object
Large Neolithic 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.
