Neolithic, Funnelbeaker culture flint Neolithic - 15.6 cm
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Neolithic Flint Axe from the Funnelbeaker culture, 156 mm long, in good condition, acquired in 2026 from Privécollectie in the Netherlands, authentic as Origineel/officieel, with no shipping outside the European Union.
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"Neolithic Flint Axe
Culture / Period: Neolithic
Date / Period: c. 3500–2500 B.C.
Material: Flint
Dimensions: 156 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 857
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the axe from H.T. in Emmen.
The previous owner, H.T. from Emmen (The Netherlands), stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in The Netherlands since the 1990s.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This large flint axe dates to the Neolithic period, approximately 3500–2500 B.C., when polished and flaked stone axes formed some of the most important tools used by Europe\'s first farming communities. Examples of this size were valued implements employed for woodworking, forest clearance, and the construction of houses, fences, and other essential structures.
The axe has been carefully shaped from a substantial flint nodule through skilled percussion flaking, producing a broad cutting edge and a robust body suitable for hafting in a wooden handle. Flint was highly prized for its ability to produce extremely sharp and durable cutting edges, and experienced knappers developed sophisticated techniques to manufacture tools of remarkable quality. High-quality flint and finished axes were traded over considerable distances, demonstrating extensive exchange networks between Neolithic communities.
Large flint axes played a central role in the agricultural transformation of prehistoric Europe. They enabled woodland to be cleared for cultivation and livestock, contributing directly to the establishment of permanent settlements and the development of farming societies. Besides their practical function, well-made examples also held value as prestige objects and were sometimes deposited as ritual offerings.
This piece forms a tangible connection to the Neolithic world, illustrating the advanced flint-working traditions and technological achievements of Europe\'s first farming communities, in which finely crafted stone tools played an essential role in everyday life."} } } } }}}
"Neolithic Flint Axe
Culture / Period: Neolithic
Date / Period: c. 3500–2500 B.C.
Material: Flint
Dimensions: 156 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 857
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the axe from H.T. in Emmen.
The previous owner, H.T. from Emmen (The Netherlands), stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in The Netherlands since the 1990s.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This large flint axe dates to the Neolithic period, approximately 3500–2500 B.C., when polished and flaked stone axes formed some of the most important tools used by Europe\'s first farming communities. Examples of this size were valued implements employed for woodworking, forest clearance, and the construction of houses, fences, and other essential structures.
The axe has been carefully shaped from a substantial flint nodule through skilled percussion flaking, producing a broad cutting edge and a robust body suitable for hafting in a wooden handle. Flint was highly prized for its ability to produce extremely sharp and durable cutting edges, and experienced knappers developed sophisticated techniques to manufacture tools of remarkable quality. High-quality flint and finished axes were traded over considerable distances, demonstrating extensive exchange networks between Neolithic communities.
Large flint axes played a central role in the agricultural transformation of prehistoric Europe. They enabled woodland to be cleared for cultivation and livestock, contributing directly to the establishment of permanent settlements and the development of farming societies. Besides their practical function, well-made examples also held value as prestige objects and were sometimes deposited as ritual offerings.
This piece forms a tangible connection to the Neolithic world, illustrating the advanced flint-working traditions and technological achievements of Europe\'s first farming communities, in which finely crafted stone tools played an essential role in everyday life."} } } } }}}
Details
Culture
Neolithic, Funnelbeaker culture
Century/timeframe
2800-2400 B.C.
Name of object
Neolithic
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
flint
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15.6 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
