Michelsberg, Neolithic 3 Big flints 11 cm L. Knife - 5000 BC Axe
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Michelsberg Neolithic knife made from local flint, about 11 cm long, dating to ca. 5000 BC, with provenance from a private French collection and in good condition with no restorations.
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Description from the seller
Quite large axes - knifes made from the local flint of Spiennes and the surrounding area. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
This pieces was specifically used to cut off long blades that could be used as a knife. The Spiennes site near Mons is world famous for its large number of flint mines and is one of the largest exploitations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is well worth a visit.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 11 cm
provenance:
The lot comes from a France collection. Public auction 2025.
Quite large axes - knifes made from the local flint of Spiennes and the surrounding area. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
This pieces was specifically used to cut off long blades that could be used as a knife. The Spiennes site near Mons is world famous for its large number of flint mines and is one of the largest exploitations of this product in Europe. The modern local museum is well worth a visit.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 11 cm
provenance:
The lot comes from a France collection. Public auction 2025.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Michelsberg, Neolithic
Country of origin
Unknown
Century/timeframe
5000 BC
Material
3 Big flints 11 cm L. Knife - 5000 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
11 cm
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