Neolithic Stone Fertility figurine
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Neolithic stone fertility figurine, a small hand-carved seated anthropomorphic figure (about 24.8 × 19.6 mm), likely female and linked to fertility, dating to 6000–5000 BC, acquired in 2024 from the Netherlands, with authenticity as original/official and a Certificate of Authenticity available on request for lots €100+.
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A small Neolithic hand-carved hardstone figurine depicting a highly stylised figure in a seated position. The figure has a rounded, featureless head set upon a short neck. The lower body is strongly emphasised, with two broad rounded forms representing the thighs, knees or buttocks.
The figure is most likely a female figure, representing a fertility amulet from the Eastern Mediterranean.
-> Small anthropomorphic figurines were produced throughout many Neolithic cultures of Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. Figures with emphasised breasts, abdomen, hips or thighs were traditionally interpreted as representations of fertility, motherhood or a prehistoric “Mother Goddess”.
Size: ± 24,8 x 19,6 mm
Condition: good and solid condition. The stone has an attractive reddish-brown colour with dark natural mottling, areas of surface polish, deposits and wear. The figure can be displayed unsupported.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A small Neolithic hand-carved hardstone figurine depicting a highly stylised figure in a seated position. The figure has a rounded, featureless head set upon a short neck. The lower body is strongly emphasised, with two broad rounded forms representing the thighs, knees or buttocks.
The figure is most likely a female figure, representing a fertility amulet from the Eastern Mediterranean.
-> Small anthropomorphic figurines were produced throughout many Neolithic cultures of Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. Figures with emphasised breasts, abdomen, hips or thighs were traditionally interpreted as representations of fertility, motherhood or a prehistoric “Mother Goddess”.
Size: ± 24,8 x 19,6 mm
Condition: good and solid condition. The stone has an attractive reddish-brown colour with dark natural mottling, areas of surface polish, deposits and wear. The figure can be displayed unsupported.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
6000-5000 BC
Name of object
Fertility figurine
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
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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