Neolithic Flint Large Neolithic pickaxe

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Grote neolithische pick-axe, made of flint from the Neolithic Michelsberg culture (ca. 3500 BC), in excellent condition, acquired from a Belgian private collection in 2000, provenance Belgium, with authenticity certificate.

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Description from the seller

This pick-axe is a typical and indispensable tool of Neolithic miners, made from the local flint of Spiennes and surroundings. Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest workings of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and with no restorations
Dimensions 170 x 56 mm
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 entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipping of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if costs are involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

This pick-axe is a typical and indispensable tool of Neolithic miners, made from the local flint of Spiennes and surroundings. Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest workings of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is definitely worth a visit.
In good condition and with no restorations
Dimensions 170 x 56 mm
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 entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for the shipping of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if costs are 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
BelgiumVerified
4505
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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