Neolithic Obsidian Scraper / Pinpoint (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Obsidian Scraper / Point – Findspot France – Ex-Collection B. Weber (NL)
Description:
Offered: A beautiful prehistoric tool (scraper or point) made from jet-black obsidian (natural volcanic glass). The object displays stunning shell-like fracture surfaces and very fine, prehistoric pressure flaking along the edges.
This piece was very likely found in France and incorporated into the well-known private collection of the Dutch collector B. Weber. By the last owner the label was affixed with the text B. Weber, obsidian, France?
A unique, aesthetic and perfectly documented top piece for the enthusiast of rare Stone Age artifacts.
Specifications:
* Type: Scraper / Point (Stone Age tool)
* Material: Obsidian (Volcanic glass)
* Findspot: France
* Provenance: Old Dutch private collection B. Weber
* Culture / Period: Neolithic (New Stone Age)
* Age: approx. 5,000 to 7,000 years old (approx. 5000 - 3000 BCE)
* Length (L): 50 mm
* Width (b): 35 mm
* Thickness (d): 15 mm
* Weight: 30 grams
*
Condition: The typical glassy luster and the prehistoric working edges are perfectly preserved.
NO shipping to the United Kingdom (UK), Switzerland or other countries outside the EU.
Obsidian Scraper / Point – Findspot France – Ex-Collection B. Weber (NL)
Description:
Offered: A beautiful prehistoric tool (scraper or point) made from jet-black obsidian (natural volcanic glass). The object displays stunning shell-like fracture surfaces and very fine, prehistoric pressure flaking along the edges.
This piece was very likely found in France and incorporated into the well-known private collection of the Dutch collector B. Weber. By the last owner the label was affixed with the text B. Weber, obsidian, France?
A unique, aesthetic and perfectly documented top piece for the enthusiast of rare Stone Age artifacts.
Specifications:
* Type: Scraper / Point (Stone Age tool)
* Material: Obsidian (Volcanic glass)
* Findspot: France
* Provenance: Old Dutch private collection B. Weber
* Culture / Period: Neolithic (New Stone Age)
* Age: approx. 5,000 to 7,000 years old (approx. 5000 - 3000 BCE)
* Length (L): 50 mm
* Width (b): 35 mm
* Thickness (d): 15 mm
* Weight: 30 grams
*
Condition: The typical glassy luster and the prehistoric working edges are perfectly preserved.
NO shipping to the United Kingdom (UK), Switzerland or other countries outside the EU.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
5.000 - 7.000 BC
Name of object
Scraper / Pinpoint
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
2026
Material
Obsidian
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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