Neolithic Basalt battle axe - Thailand - 5000/3000 BC.
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A Neolithic basalt battle axe dating to 5000–3000 BCE, 13.5 cm long, 7.9 cm wide and weighing 1.05 kg, provenance France (Galerie B.N.M.), in good condition and authentic.
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Stone axe from the Neolithic period.
Granite-polished hammer-axe in hard gray stone, probably basalt.
This lithic battle axe was worked from a single block of cut stone. In the center, there is a hole designed for a handle and one end has a more pointed shape.
Neolithic battle axes were used as weapons of combat. Like the one shown here, they were heavy, robust pieces capable of striking the enemy with a blunt force.
They were used for both hunting and warfare.
The archaeological discovery of lithic industry (stone tools) is a clear sign of human activity and progress.
During the Neolithic period, the stone industry reached a high degree of skill and evolution (indeed, the very name “Neolithic” – new stone – reflects a new way of working stone, which was polished as opposed to the chipped stone of the Paleolithic, a change that represents a true technological revolution).
During the Neolithic period, sickles, hoes, and axes like the one presented here began to be made, facilitating agricultural and livestock processes and allowing humans to master their environment.
As a result, peasant populations secured their livelihoods and could settle down.
This axe comes from an old private collection, it was found in Thailand.
It is in very good condition; it is roughly polished over the entire surface, and it has an ancient patina.
It is dated to the 6th / 4th millennium BCE.
Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm - Width 7.9 cm - Weight 1.05 kg
Provenance: France, B.N.M. gallery.
Important private collection of Belgian archaeology assembled in the 1960s/1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport)
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateStone axe from the Neolithic period.
Granite-polished hammer-axe in hard gray stone, probably basalt.
This lithic battle axe was worked from a single block of cut stone. In the center, there is a hole designed for a handle and one end has a more pointed shape.
Neolithic battle axes were used as weapons of combat. Like the one shown here, they were heavy, robust pieces capable of striking the enemy with a blunt force.
They were used for both hunting and warfare.
The archaeological discovery of lithic industry (stone tools) is a clear sign of human activity and progress.
During the Neolithic period, the stone industry reached a high degree of skill and evolution (indeed, the very name “Neolithic” – new stone – reflects a new way of working stone, which was polished as opposed to the chipped stone of the Paleolithic, a change that represents a true technological revolution).
During the Neolithic period, sickles, hoes, and axes like the one presented here began to be made, facilitating agricultural and livestock processes and allowing humans to master their environment.
As a result, peasant populations secured their livelihoods and could settle down.
This axe comes from an old private collection, it was found in Thailand.
It is in very good condition; it is roughly polished over the entire surface, and it has an ancient patina.
It is dated to the 6th / 4th millennium BCE.
Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm - Width 7.9 cm - Weight 1.05 kg
Provenance: France, B.N.M. gallery.
Important private collection of Belgian archaeology assembled in the 1960s/1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if it takes more than a few days.
All seller’s objects are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
5000/3000 avant J.-C.
Name of object
Basalt battle axe - Thailand - 5000/3000 BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
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.
