Neolithic Flint/agate neolithic axe
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Neolithic axe made from flint and agate, from the Sahara Tenerean culture, in excellent condition and measuring 145 by 74 mm, with original authenticity and provenance from a Belgian private collection.
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Description from the seller
Very heavy yet finely finished axe with an intact edge. Made from Flint/Agate. Beautiful patina and color.
These objects were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenerean) by craftsmen who also made arrow points from the same material.
Agate is especially hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations.
dimensions 145 x 74 mm
Each sold lot will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance/herkomst:
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
De aanbieder kan aantonen dat het lot op legale wijze is verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer promptly..
Very heavy yet finely finished axe with an intact edge. Made from Flint/Agate. Beautiful patina and color.
These objects were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenerean) by craftsmen who also made arrow points from the same material.
Agate is especially hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations.
dimensions 145 x 74 mm
Each sold lot will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance/herkomst:
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
De aanbieder kan aantonen dat het lot op legale wijze is verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer promptly..
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
tenerean, App 6000 BP
Name of object
neolithic axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint/agate
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.
