Neolithic green jasper Neolithic axe

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A Neolithic green jasper axe from the Tenerean period (c. 5000–7000 BP), in excellent condition, measuring 129 × 63 mm, with provenance from a Belgian private collection and supplied with an authenticity certificate.

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Description from the seller

Large Neolithic axe from the Tenere region made from green jasper. It is about 4,500–6,000 years old. Jasper is particularly hard and very useful for woodworking.

Dimensions: 129 x 63 mm

Objects made from green jasper originate from the northern Niger.

Glossy patina.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

Provenance/origin:

The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits necessary for shipping this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Large Neolithic axe from the Tenere region made from green jasper. It is about 4,500–6,000 years old. Jasper is particularly hard and very useful for woodworking.

Dimensions: 129 x 63 mm

Objects made from green jasper originate from the northern Niger.

Glossy patina.

Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

Provenance/origin:

The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits necessary for shipping 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
Tenereaan, 5000-7000 BP
Name of object
Neolithic axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
green jasper
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
BelgiumVerified
4556
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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