Neolithic Flint Large Neolithic pickaxe
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The Grote neolithische pick-axe, made of flint and dating to the Michelsberg culture (3500 BC), is in excellent condition, measures 142 × 52 mm, from a Belgian private collection, and comes with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Nicely crafted pick-axe made from the local flint of Orp-le-Grand. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. These tools were, among other things, used to dig into the chalk layers in which the silex nodules, an important resource during the Neolithic, were located.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 142 x 52 mm
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has legally obtained this lot.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
Should that take more than a few days and if there are costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Nicely crafted pick-axe made from the local flint of Orp-le-Grand. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture. These tools were, among other things, used to dig into the chalk layers in which the silex nodules, an important resource during the Neolithic, were located.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 142 x 52 mm
With each sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has legally obtained this lot.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
Should that take more than a few days and if there are costs 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.
