Neolithic Flint Neolithic axe
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A Neolithic flint axe from Spiennes near Mons, 188 x 86 mm, a halffabricated tool later refined and polished, in very good condition with provenance from a Belgian private collection and an authenticity certificate included.
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Description from the seller
Large and sturdy axe made from the typical flint of Spiennes, near Mons. On this world-famous site, countless flint quarries have been found dating from the Neolithic Michelsberg culture. This axe is a 'semi-finished piece'; it was further worked on and later polished. Many of these axes were exported to places hundreds of kilometers away.
In good condition, no restorations.
Dimensions 188 x 86 mm
An authenticity certificate is provided with this lot.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Large and sturdy axe made from the typical flint of Spiennes, near Mons. On this world-famous site, countless flint quarries have been found dating from the Neolithic Michelsberg culture. This axe is a 'semi-finished piece'; it was further worked on and later polished. Many of these axes were exported to places hundreds of kilometers away.
In good condition, no restorations.
Dimensions 188 x 86 mm
An authenticity certificate is provided with this lot.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 5000 jaar oud
Name of object
Neolithic axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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.
