Neolithic flint Axe - 9.9 cm
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Neolithic flint axe, knapped and partly polished, from Charente, France; length 9.9 cm, maximum width 4.2 cm, maximum thickness 2.7 cm; in good condition with characteristic patina and use traces; provenance Charente, France, from a private collection, acquired from a auction house in 2026.
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Very beautiful and authentic, carved and partially polished Neolithic flint axe from Charente (16) in France.
Beautiful patina typical of Charente tools.
Nice signs of use on the edge. These axes were often larger and were regularly re-polished and re-sharpened until they became too small and were abandoned.
Dimensions: Length: 9.9 cm
Max width: 4.2 cm
Max thickness: 2.7 cm
Provenance: Charente, France.
Lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction
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Very beautiful and authentic, carved and partially polished Neolithic flint axe from Charente (16) in France.
Beautiful patina typical of Charente tools.
Nice signs of use on the edge. These axes were often larger and were regularly re-polished and re-sharpened until they became too small and were abandoned.
Dimensions: Length: 9.9 cm
Max width: 4.2 cm
Max thickness: 2.7 cm
Provenance: Charente, France.
Lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction
WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
France
Century/timeframe
-6000 ; - 2200 Av JC
Material
flint
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
9.9 cm
Width
4.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Depth
2.7 cm
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
9.9 cm
Military Context
No
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