Neolithic basalt large pusher for a millstone
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Neolithic basalt large duwer for a millstone, an elegantly formed hand-wrought wrijsteen used with a grindstone, in excellent condition and about 6000 years old (Tenereaan), provenance from Belgium, weight 1245 g, length 22 cm, original/authentic and supplied with a certificate.
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Description from the seller
Elegantly shaped push/whetstone for use in combination with a millstone. Completely intact and hard to find in this condition.
Origination from the massif of Termit, Niger
Weight: 1245 g
No restorations
Dimensions: length 22 cm
With every sold lot, an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he 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 any permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Elegantly shaped push/whetstone for use in combination with a millstone. Completely intact and hard to find in this condition.
Origination from the massif of Termit, Niger
Weight: 1245 g
No restorations
Dimensions: length 22 cm
With every sold lot, an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he 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 any permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Tenereaan, App. 6000 jaar oud
Name of object
large pusher for a millstone
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
basalt
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.
