Neolithic Basalt battle axe - Thailand - 5000/3000 BC.
00
days
07
hours
21
minutes
27
seconds
Current bid
€ 90
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
 | €90 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €85 | |
 | €80 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139338 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Neolithic stone combat axe from Thailand, polished grey basalt, dating to 5000–3000 BCE, with a central hole for a haft, measuring 13.5 cm long by 7.9 cm wide and weighing 1.05 kg, in good condition with an ancient patina; provenance France (Galerie B.N.M.) from a Belgian private collection and legally obtained as original.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Stone axe dating from the Neolithic period.
Big polished grey hard rock hammer axe, probably basalt.
This lithic combat axe was worked from a single block of quarried stone. In the center, there is a hole designed for a handle and one end has a more pointed shape.
Neolithic culture combat axes were used as weapons of battle. As shown here, they were heavy and robust pieces, capable of striking the enemy with a blunt force.
They were used for both hunting and warfare.
The archaeological discovery of the lithic industry (stone tools) is an obvious sign of human activity and progress.
During the Neolithic period, the stone industry reached a high degree of skill and evolution (in fact, the very name "Neolithic" – new stone – reflects a new way of working stone, which would be polished as opposed to the flaked stone of the Paleolithic, a change that represents a true technological revolution).
During the Neolithic period, sickles, hoes, and axes like the one presented here began to be made, which facilitate agricultural and livestock processes and allow domination of the environment.
As a result, peasant populations secured their means of subsistence and were thus able to settle down.
This axe comes from an ancient private collection; it was found in Thailand.
It is in very good condition, roughly polished across its entire surface, and has an ancient patina.
It is dated to the 6th / 4th millennium BCE.
Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm - width 7.9 cm - weight 1.05 kg
Provenance: France, B.N.M. gallery.
Important private collection of Belgian archaeology formed in the 1960s/1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary permits, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateStone axe dating from the Neolithic period.
Big polished grey hard rock hammer axe, probably basalt.
This lithic combat axe was worked from a single block of quarried stone. In the center, there is a hole designed for a handle and one end has a more pointed shape.
Neolithic culture combat axes were used as weapons of battle. As shown here, they were heavy and robust pieces, capable of striking the enemy with a blunt force.
They were used for both hunting and warfare.
The archaeological discovery of the lithic industry (stone tools) is an obvious sign of human activity and progress.
During the Neolithic period, the stone industry reached a high degree of skill and evolution (in fact, the very name "Neolithic" – new stone – reflects a new way of working stone, which would be polished as opposed to the flaked stone of the Paleolithic, a change that represents a true technological revolution).
During the Neolithic period, sickles, hoes, and axes like the one presented here began to be made, which facilitate agricultural and livestock processes and allow domination of the environment.
As a result, peasant populations secured their means of subsistence and were thus able to settle down.
This axe comes from an ancient private collection; it was found in Thailand.
It is in very good condition, roughly polished across its entire surface, and has an ancient patina.
It is dated to the 6th / 4th millennium BCE.
Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm - width 7.9 cm - weight 1.05 kg
Provenance: France, B.N.M. gallery.
Important private collection of Belgian archaeology formed in the 1960s/1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary permits, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
5000/3000 avant J.-C.
Name of object
Basalt battle axe - Thailand - 5000/3000 BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
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
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
