Neolithic Flint Beautiful Pointes, Triangular Scrapper from Grand Pressigny
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Beautiful Pointes, Triangular Scrapper from Grand Pressigny: a collection of five authentic Neolithic flint tools (four points and one scraper) in very good condition, dating to ca. 5,000–4,000 years BP from Le Grand-Pressigny, Indre-et-Loire, France, with individual pieces measuring about 4.6–5.5 cm.
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Typology: Bifacial Points and Scraper
Material: Flint
Description: Collection of five authentic prehistoric flint tools, consisting of four finely worked points and one scraper. The group includes two triangular points and two leaf-shaped (foliate) points, all carefully shaped and finely retouched on both faces. The fifth artefact is a leaf-shaped scraper, also displaying fine and regular retouching. The pieces are made from attractive warm brown to honey-brown flint, with subtle reddish and amber variations. The numerous overlapping flake scars and carefully finished edges illustrate the high level of skill achieved by the prehistoric flint knappers of the Grand-Pressigny region.
Dating / Period: Late Neolithic, approximately 5,000–4,000 years BP.
Hominid: Homo sapiens sapiens
Origin: Le Grand-Pressigny region, Indre-et-Loire, France
Dimensions: Approximately 4.6 cm to 5.5 cm.
Condition: Very good condition. All five artefacts are well preserved, with clearly visible bifacial flake scars and fine peripheral retouching. Beautiful natural brown to honey-colored surfaces, with minor mineral variations and traces consistent with age. The workmanship and overall preservation allow the prehistoric knapping techniques to be clearly observed.
Acquired in 2015 from a French collection.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Typology: Bifacial Points and Scraper
Material: Flint
Description: Collection of five authentic prehistoric flint tools, consisting of four finely worked points and one scraper. The group includes two triangular points and two leaf-shaped (foliate) points, all carefully shaped and finely retouched on both faces. The fifth artefact is a leaf-shaped scraper, also displaying fine and regular retouching. The pieces are made from attractive warm brown to honey-brown flint, with subtle reddish and amber variations. The numerous overlapping flake scars and carefully finished edges illustrate the high level of skill achieved by the prehistoric flint knappers of the Grand-Pressigny region.
Dating / Period: Late Neolithic, approximately 5,000–4,000 years BP.
Hominid: Homo sapiens sapiens
Origin: Le Grand-Pressigny region, Indre-et-Loire, France
Dimensions: Approximately 4.6 cm to 5.5 cm.
Condition: Very good condition. All five artefacts are well preserved, with clearly visible bifacial flake scars and fine peripheral retouching. Beautiful natural brown to honey-colored surfaces, with minor mineral variations and traces consistent with age. The workmanship and overall preservation allow the prehistoric knapping techniques to be clearly observed.
Acquired in 2015 from a French collection.
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
Neolithic Culture ( circa 5 000 years ago)
Name of object
Beautiful Pointes, Triangular Scrapper from Grand Pressigny
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
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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