Neolithic Amazonite Beautiful Blue Amazonite Beads (No reserve price)
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Beautiful Blue Amazonite Beads, a Neolithic collection from Mauritania dating to circa 5000–2500 years ago, made of blue amazonite with beads ranging from about 0.5 cm to 2 cm in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Typology: Beads
Material: Blue Amazonite
Description: Collection of ancient amazonite beads, entirely shaped and polished by hand. The group includes round, flat annular beads and elongated tubular beads, all centrally perforated for suspension. The beads display beautiful natural shades of blue-green amazonite, ranging from pale green to vivid turquoise-blue, with whitish mineral areas. Their surfaces show traces of ancient workmanship and a beautiful desert patina.
Dating / Period: Late Neolithic, approximately 5,000–2,500 years BP.
Hominid: Homo sapiens sapiens
Origin: Mauritania
Dimensions: Approximately 0.5 cm to 2 cm.
Condition: Very good overall condition. Beautiful ancient desert patina, with natural variations and traces of age and use.
Acquired in 2005 from Mme P. private French beads collector, collected since the 70's.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Typology: Beads
Material: Blue Amazonite
Description: Collection of ancient amazonite beads, entirely shaped and polished by hand. The group includes round, flat annular beads and elongated tubular beads, all centrally perforated for suspension. The beads display beautiful natural shades of blue-green amazonite, ranging from pale green to vivid turquoise-blue, with whitish mineral areas. Their surfaces show traces of ancient workmanship and a beautiful desert patina.
Dating / Period: Late Neolithic, approximately 5,000–2,500 years BP.
Hominid: Homo sapiens sapiens
Origin: Mauritania
Dimensions: Approximately 0.5 cm to 2 cm.
Condition: Very good overall condition. Beautiful ancient desert patina, with natural variations and traces of age and use.
Acquired in 2005 from Mme P. private French beads collector, collected since the 70's.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
circa 5000/2500 years ago
Name of object
Beautiful Blue Amazonite Beads
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2005
Material
Amazonite
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
