Neolithic hardstone Neolithic hammer-axe
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Neolithic hammer adze made of hardstone from Northern Europe, about 95 × 54 mm, in very good condition with no cracks or restorations, dating to around 4500 BCE, from a Belgian private collection, authenticity original, with an authenticity certificate included.
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Description from the seller
Sturdy hammer-axe from Northern Europe. Made from a heavy sandstone that is heavily eroded in most places, yet its shape is intact. Drilling holes in these axes was quite a task and the work of specialists.
Dimensions: 95 x 54 mm
In very good condition, no cracks or restorations.
An authenticity certificate is provided with every lot.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that this lot was obtained legally. The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot. He will ensure that all necessary permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged. If this takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Sturdy hammer-axe from Northern Europe. Made from a heavy sandstone that is heavily eroded in most places, yet its shape is intact. Drilling holes in these axes was quite a task and the work of specialists.
Dimensions: 95 x 54 mm
In very good condition, no cracks or restorations.
An authenticity certificate is provided with every lot.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that this lot was obtained legally. The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot. He will ensure that all necessary permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged. If this takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 4500 J Oud
Name of object
Neolithic hammer-axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
hardstone
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
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.
