Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic Flint large tranchet axe
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Mesolithic Ertebölle culture large tranchet axe in flint, in excellent condition and dating to about 5000–7300 years old, measuring 125 × 43 mm, acquired from a Belgian private collection in 2000 with an authenticity certificate provided with each lot.
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Description from the seller
Very large and finely finished Mesolithic tranchet axe, made from flint.
The Ertebølle culture was a hunter-gatherer society and its remains are mainly known from finds made in the refuse dumps of this culture (large accumulations of eaten mussels, etc.). Related to the North German Ellerbek culture and to the Swifterbant culture known in the Netherlands and Belgium.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 125 x 43 mm
An authenticity certificate is provided with every sold lot
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Very large and finely finished Mesolithic tranchet axe, made from flint.
The Ertebølle culture was a hunter-gatherer society and its remains are mainly known from finds made in the refuse dumps of this culture (large accumulations of eaten mussels, etc.). Related to the North German Ellerbek culture and to the Swifterbant culture known in the Netherlands and Belgium.
In good condition and no restorations
Dimensions 125 x 43 mm
An authenticity certificate is provided with every sold lot
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ertebölle kultuur, 5000-7300 jaar oud
Name of object
large tranchet axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
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
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.
