Neolithic Flint Neolithic axe
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Neolithic axe, a flint axe from Neolithic culture dating to about 5000 BP, in excellent condition, provenance from a Belgian private collection, acquired in 2000, authentic/original.
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Description from the seller
This axe was made from flint from the Oise and was found in Troussencourt (department Oise). Along with Hedancourt and Hardivilliers it is the region where numerous semi-finished products were made from the local flint mining.
This axe is well formed and in good condition with a nice patina.
No restorations or recent fractures.
Dimensions: 123 x 35 mm
Each sold item/lot is provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin:
The vendor can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any licenses required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
This axe was made from flint from the Oise and was found in Troussencourt (department Oise). Along with Hedancourt and Hardivilliers it is the region where numerous semi-finished products were made from the local flint mining.
This axe is well formed and in good condition with a nice patina.
No restorations or recent fractures.
Dimensions: 123 x 35 mm
Each sold item/lot is provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/origin:
The vendor can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any licenses required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
App. 5000 BP
Name of object
Neolithic 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.
