Neolithic flint Axe
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Long bifacially worked flint axe from Spiennes, Belgium, associated with the Michelsberg Neolithic culture around 5500 BP, length 148 mm, in very good condition.
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Description from the seller
Long bifacially worked axe made from the local flint of Spiennes in Belgium. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
Beautifully white-patinated with a few recent fractures that reveal the original black color of the flint.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest flint mining operations in Europe. The modern local museum is well worth a visit.
Dimensions 148 x 53 mm
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The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
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Long bifacially worked axe made from the local flint of Spiennes in Belgium. Typical of the Middle Neolithic Michelsberg culture.
Beautifully white-patinated with a few recent fractures that reveal the original black color of the flint.
The site of Spiennes near Mons is world-famous for its large number of silex mines and is one of the largest flint mining operations in Europe. The modern local museum is well worth a visit.
Dimensions 148 x 53 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/origin:
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller warrants that he is authorized to dispatch this lot.
He will ensure that any permits that may be required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Europe
Century/timeframe
Michelsberg cultuur, Neolithisch, App; 5500 BP
Material
flint
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
Belgium
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
Overall Length
148 mm
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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.
