Neolithic Axe - 150 cm (No reserve price)
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Neolithic Rolled Axe from Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, dating to ca. 3000 BC, 150 cm high, 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep, weighing 720 g, ex-collection Otto West with provenance, found in 1929 and acquired through the Otto West line, currently offered from the 2004 acquisition by M. Serppes and 2019 acquisition by Wiltenburg.
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Polished Neolithic Flint Axe / Roller Axe – ca. 3000 BCE – Schleswig-Holstein – Incl. Provenance
For sale is a stunning and 100% authentic Neolithic roller axe from the Late Stone Age. This Neolithic masterpiece testifies to exceptional craftsmanship and is a unique opportunity for the serious collector of early European lithic artifacts.
This object comes with an excellent and well-documented history. It was found in 1929 in Kaltenkirchen (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) and originates from the esteemed old Otto West collection.
Features & Specifications:
Periode: Neolithic (the Late Stone Age).
Age: Estimated 5,000 years old (ca. 3000 BCE).
Find spot: Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Year of discovery: 1929.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Otto West. Purchased by Mr. M. Serppes in 2004. Then acquired by Mr. Wiltenburg on 03-04-2019.
Type: Roller axe (Walzenbeil), fully ground on all sides.
Length: 150 mm (15 cm).
Width: 60 mm.
Height/Thickness: 40 mm.
Weight: 720 grams – a very solid and heavy specimen.
Condition: Excellent Neolithic condition with a beautifully smooth-polished surface and clear, authentic contours.
Note: We cannot ship to Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and outside the EU.
Polished Neolithic Flint Axe / Roller Axe – ca. 3000 BCE – Schleswig-Holstein – Incl. Provenance
For sale is a stunning and 100% authentic Neolithic roller axe from the Late Stone Age. This Neolithic masterpiece testifies to exceptional craftsmanship and is a unique opportunity for the serious collector of early European lithic artifacts.
This object comes with an excellent and well-documented history. It was found in 1929 in Kaltenkirchen (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) and originates from the esteemed old Otto West collection.
Features & Specifications:
Periode: Neolithic (the Late Stone Age).
Age: Estimated 5,000 years old (ca. 3000 BCE).
Find spot: Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Year of discovery: 1929.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Otto West. Purchased by Mr. M. Serppes in 2004. Then acquired by Mr. Wiltenburg on 03-04-2019.
Type: Roller axe (Walzenbeil), fully ground on all sides.
Length: 150 mm (15 cm).
Width: 60 mm.
Height/Thickness: 40 mm.
Weight: 720 grams – a very solid and heavy specimen.
Condition: Excellent Neolithic condition with a beautifully smooth-polished surface and clear, authentic contours.
Note: We cannot ship to Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and outside the EU.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Germany
Century/timeframe
Ca 3000 bc
Acquired from
Inherited
Condition
Very good +
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
150 cm
Width
60 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2019
Depth
40 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
150 cm
Military Context
No
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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.
