Neolithic flint Axe
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Lot of four authentic Neolithic silex tools from Charente, France, dating to the Neolithic period (-6000 to -2000 BC), in very good condition, with lengths from 6.2 cm to 8.9 cm.
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Lot of 4 authentic Neolithic flint tools from Charente, France.
- A scraper on a brown flint blade with cortex remnants, 7.5 cm
- A small blade with a notch in pink-red flint, 6.2 cm
- A notched saw blade in gray flint, 7 cm
- A flint knife with a whitish patina, 8.9 cm.
Very fine, highly retouched pieces, typical of Neolithic production in Charente.
Strong patina, and pieces in good condition and well preserved.
Provenance: France, Charente. Approximate provenance from Turgon.
Dimensions: from 6.2 cm to 8.9 cm.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
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Lot of 4 authentic Neolithic flint tools from Charente, France.
- A scraper on a brown flint blade with cortex remnants, 7.5 cm
- A small blade with a notch in pink-red flint, 6.2 cm
- A notched saw blade in gray flint, 7 cm
- A flint knife with a whitish patina, 8.9 cm.
Very fine, highly retouched pieces, typical of Neolithic production in Charente.
Strong patina, and pieces in good condition and well preserved.
Provenance: France, Charente. Approximate provenance from Turgon.
Dimensions: from 6.2 cm to 8.9 cm.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING: NO SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is 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 ; - 2000 Av JC
Material
flint
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
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
8.9 cm
Military Context
No
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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.
